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Sogni vs SwarmUI
Both stand on ai image generators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Sogni combines image generation, editing, and API access with free and paid options. Check the plan-specific rendering, API, and concurrent-job limits against your needs.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
SwarmUI combines image generation with video and some audio model support, plus tools for simpler and more advanced workflows. A modern GPU is required for local use, and the README identifies the project as still in “Almost-Release” status.
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| Sogni | SwarmUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Sogni Unlimited: $20 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Sogni | Not published |
| Website | sogni.ai | swarmui.net |
| On ai image generators | #12 of 124 | #16 of 124 |
Sogni: what it does well
- Supports text-to-image and reference images.
- Offers image editing and PNG, JPG, and WebP output.
- Free plan includes local access to 150+ open-source models.
- Unlimited plan includes commercial use.
What to know first
- Free plan offers limited API access.
- Commercial use is stated as included in the Unlimited plan.
- Enterprise pricing is custom.
SwarmUI: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT License.
- Runs locally by default and says it collects no user data.
- Supports image, video, and some audio models.
- Offers ComfyUI and AUTOMATIC1111 backend options.
What to know first
- A modern GPU is required.
- Other GPUs may work with limitations.
- The README says the project is in “Almost-Release” status.
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