Easy Diffusion vs Kohya's GUI
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted ai image generation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Easy Diffusion
Easiest one-click installer for Stable Diffusion
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Kohya's GUI
Web interface for training Stable Diffusion models
| Feature | Easy Diffusion | Kohya's GUI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI Image Generation | AI Image Generation |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 8,192 MB | 16,384 MB |
| Deployment | one-click, bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,452 | ★ 12,527 |
| First released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Midjourney, DALL-E | Leonardo.ai training |
Why pick each one
Choose Easy Diffusion if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Mature project with 10.5k GitHub stars
Choose Kohya's GUI if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Mature project with 12.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Easy Diffusion or Kohya's GUI better?
Neither is universally better. Kohya's GUI has the larger community, while Easy Diffusion is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Easy Diffusion and Kohya's GUI free and open-source?
Yes. Easy Diffusion is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Kohya's GUI under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Easy Diffusion and Kohya's GUI with Docker?
Easy Diffusion: check the project docs for container support. Kohya's GUI: check the project docs for container support.