Fooocus-API vs SD.Next
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Fooocus-API
Self-hosted REST API for the Fooocus image generator
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SD.Next
Advanced all-in-one generative image and video studio
| Feature | Fooocus-API | SD.Next |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI Image Generation | Self-Hosted AI |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 8,192 MB | 8,192 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal, source, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 667 | ★ 7,224 |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | DALL-E API, Midjourney | Midjourney |
Why pick each one
Choose Fooocus-API if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Choose SD.Next if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 7.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Fooocus-API or SD.Next better?
Neither is universally better. SD.Next has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Fooocus-API and SD.Next free and open-source?
Yes. Fooocus-API is licensed under GPL-3.0 and SD.Next under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Fooocus-API and SD.Next with Docker?
Fooocus-API: yes. SD.Next: yes.