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Krita AI Diffusion vs SD.Next
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| Fact | Krita AI Diffusion | SD.Next |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 11k | 7.3k |
| Latest | v1.53.0 | 2026-07-14 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 23 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Midjourney. Alternatives to Midjourney →
PartialKrita AI DiffusionGenerates, inpaints and upscales images with open models inside Krita, on your own GPU or a cloud service; Midjourney's own models are not available.
PartialSD.NextA web UI for generating images with open diffusion models on your own hardware; Midjourney's own models are not available.
Krita AI Diffusion
- v1.54.0-pre2026-10-03Version 1.54.0-prepre-release
- v1.53.02026-08-22Version 1.53.0
- v1.52.12026-06-30Version 1.52.1
- v1.52.02026-06-28Version 1.52.0
- v1.51.12026-06-05Version 1.51.1
SD.Next
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Krita AI Diffusion
✓ signed The latest release, v1.53.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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SD.Next
✓ signed The latest release, 2026-07-14, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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