What is Civitai?
Civitai (pronounced "cit-iv-ai") is a free, community-powered platform that hosts thousands of AI image generation models. Unlike paid alternatives, Civitai allows users to upload, share, and download Stable Diffusion models, LoRAs, Checkpoints, and embeddings entirely for free.
The platform has become the go-to resource for AI artists, with a vibrant community that creates and shares custom models for anime, photorealism, fantasy, and virtually any visual style imaginable.
Key Features
- Free Model Downloads - Access thousands of models at no cost
- Community Ratings - User reviews and ratings help find the best models
- Model Comparison - Compare different models side-by-side
- Image Feed - Browse generated images for inspiration
- LoRA Library - Find style and character LoRAs
- API Access - Integrate Civitai models into your apps
- Custom Training - Train your own models with community tools
Pricing
- Free - Full access to model library, community features
- Civitai Pro - $9/month - Early access, no wait times, API credits
- API Usage - Pay-per-generation for app integration