1. Draw Things App
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Installation Guide:
- Draw Things is an Apple app that can be installed on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The installation process is the same as any other app.
- App Store Download Link（在新标签页中打开） (opens in a new tab)
- Official Website（在新标签页中打开） (opens in a new tab)
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Pros:
- Super easy to install -- installing models and LoRAs is simple too
- Solid feature set with a great-looking UI
- Supports both Chinese and English
- Very beginner-friendly with straightforward controls
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Cons:
- Not as feature-rich as Stable Diffusion Web UI
- Limited extensibility -- many of the latest extensions aren't compatible
2. Diffusers App
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Installation Guide:
- Diffusers is a Mac app made by Hugging Face, where many Stable Diffusion models are hosted.
- App Store Download Link（在新标签页中打开） (opens in a new tab)
- Official Website（在新标签页中打开） (opens in a new tab)
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Pros:
- Easy to install
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Cons:
- Very limited models and features
- Poor extensibility
3. Stable Diffusion Web UI
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Installation & Setup Guide:
- Step 1: Install Homebrew（在新标签页中打开） (opens in a new tab) if you haven't already. Open the Terminal app, type the following command, and press Enter:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)" - Step 2: Install some required packages using Homebrew. Open a new terminal and run:
brew install cmake protobuf rust python@3.10 git wget - Step 3: Clone the AUTOMATIC1111 repository:
git clone https://github.com/AUTOMATIC1111/stable-diffusion-webui. This will create a new folder called stable-diffusion-webui in your home directory. - Step 4: Download the v1.5 model. Place the file in the
stable-diffusion-webui/models/Stable-diffusionfolder. - Running Stable Diffusion Web UI: Run the following command in Terminal:
cd ~/stable-diffusion-webui;./webui.sh --no-half. The first run may take some time. Then open the following URL in your web browser to launch Stable Diffusion: http://127.0.0.1:7860/
- Step 1: Install Homebrew（在新标签页中打开） (opens in a new tab) if you haven't already. Open the Terminal app, type the following command, and press Enter:
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Pros:
- Has the best feature set among all the options
- Fully compatible with all the latest plugins and extensions
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Cons:
- Installation can be tricky if you're not technically inclined
- Optimization for Mac M2 and other Apple Silicon chips isn't great
4. DiffusionBee
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Installation & Setup Guide:
- DiffusionBee is one of the simplest ways to run Stable Diffusion on Mac.
- Step 1: Go to the DiffusionBee official website（在新标签页中打开） (opens in a new tab).
- Step 2: On the download page, select the MacOS - Apple Silicon installer. A dmg file should download.
- Step 3: Double-click the downloaded dmg file in Finder. Then drag the DiffusionBee icon from the left to the Applications folder on the right. Installation complete!
- Step 4: You can launch DiffusionBee using Spotlight search. Press Command + Spacebar to open Spotlight, type "DiffusionBee" and press Enter.
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Pros:
- Relatively easy to install
- User-friendly interface
5. MochiDiffusion
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Installation & Setup Guide:
- MochiDiffusion is an open-source project that provides a detailed guide for running Stable Diffusion on Mac.
- Step 1: Go to the MochiDiffusion GitHub page（在新标签页中打开） (opens in a new tab).
- Step 2: Follow the instructions on the page to download and install the necessary dependencies.
- Step 3: Clone the repository and follow the README instructions to set up and run.
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Pros:
- Open source with a large community behind it
- Provides detailed installation and usage guides
- Beautiful UI that's very beginner-friendly
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Cons:
- May require some technical knowledge
- Features aren't as rich or versatile as other options
Which tool or installation method you pick depends on your needs and technical skill level. For beginners, Draw Things or Diffusers are probably your best bet. For power users, AUTOMATIC1111 is likely the way to go. Whichever method you choose, make sure to follow the relevant installation and usage guides for the best experience.