Yesterday I looked into image generators, stable diffusion etc. some others that can be used locally on a mac. Nothing was even close to what I'm getting with DALL E on open ai. What do you use for image generation?

You gotta use stable diffusion with comfyUI and models from civit.ai, the popular models EASILY beat DALL E. Just tell me if you need some more advice.

ComfyUI looks like a lot of install work, is that what you're using? Is there a way to see and compare results? If the hustle worth it in the end.

Maybe you can try InvokeAI, I find it much easier to setup & use: github.com/invoke-ai/Invo… it's hard to really compare results since you're in full control with Stable Diffusion while all other solutions try to make it easier, but it's definitely worth it long-term.

GitHub - invoke-ai/InvokeAI: InvokeAI is a leading creative engine for Stable Diffusion models, empowering professionals, artists, and enthusiasts to generate and create visual media using the latest AI-driven technologies. The solution offers an industry leading WebUI, supports terminal use through a CLI, and serves as the foundation for multiple commercial products.

InvokeAI is a leading creative engine for Stable Diffusion models, empowering professionals, artists, and enthusiasts to generate and create visual media using the latest AI-driven technologies. Th...

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I've used InvokeAI extensively, so I can definitely recommend it. I produced some AI images for websites in scenarios where you really can't tell the difference (smaller images), but also for hero sections for example. Tip: stay away from "edgy" cyberpunk themes, they're overused