Stability AI – Enterprise Creative AI for Image, Video & Audio
Open-source generative AI for image, video, audio, 3D. Dream Studio for professionals. Enterprise APIs. Trust Stability AI for brand-safe, production-ready content.
Stability AI is a UK-based artificial intelligence company (founded 2019, London HQ) that develops open-source generative AI models and Dream Studio, a professional creative platform. It offers image, video, audio, and 3D generation via free tiers, paid APIs, and enterprise deployments. With $181M in funding at $1B valuation, Stability AI serves creative professionals, marketers, game developers, and enterprises globally—proven by partnerships with Electronic Arts, HubSpot, and Mercado Libre.
Pricing
Dream Studio offers free tier with 200 credits for new users; paid credits at ~$1.18 per 100 credits (approximately $0.012 per credit). API pricing available on platform.stability.ai with usage-based billing for input/output tokens. Enterprise licensing available with custom pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stability AI and what does it do?
Stability AI is an open-source generative AI company that develops models for text-to-image, text-to-video, audio generation, and 3D creation. It offers Dream Studio (a professional creative platform), free tiers with limited credits, paid APIs, and self-hosted models under permissive licensing. Founded in 2019, the company serves creative professionals, enterprises, and developers globally.
How much does Stability AI cost?
Dream Studio is free with 200 credits for new users; additional credits cost approximately $1.18 per 100 credits (~$0.012 per credit). Cost varies by image resolution and generation steps. Open-source models are free to download and self-host (free for annual revenue <$1M under Stability AI Community License). Enterprise licensing available with custom pricing.
Is there a free tier for Stability AI?
Yes. Dream Studio offers 200 free credits for new users. Open-source models (Stable Diffusion 3.5, Stable Audio) are free to download and self-host under the permissive Stability AI Community License, which permits commercial use for annual revenue <$1M.
Can I use Stability AI for commercial projects?
Yes. Dream Studio outputs can be sold commercially. Open-source models under Stability AI Community License allow commercial use free for annual revenue <$1M; enterprises above this threshold or those needing indemnification must obtain commercial licenses from Stability AI.
What is Dream Studio?
Dream Studio is Stability AI's professional creative platform designed for enterprise teams. It brings AI image and video generation into a workspace with brand controls, role-based access, editing tools, asset governance, and production-ready outputs—ideal for marketing, gaming, and creative agencies.
Does Stability AI have mobile apps?
No. Stability AI does not offer native iOS or Android apps. Access is web-based via dreamstudio.ai and the REST API. Mobile users must access through mobile web browsers.
How does Stability AI compare to DALL-E 3 and Midjourney?
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large offers industry-leading prompt adherence and competes with DALL-E 3 and Midjourney v6 on image quality. Stability AI's multimodal platform (image, video, audio, 3D) and open-source availability differentiate it. Midjourney edges on speed for certain workflows; DALL-E 3 is proprietary. Flux offers an open-source alternative. Stability AI's enterprise controls and flexible deployment (self-host, API, cloud) appeal to teams, not just individuals.