# ComfyUI vs DALL-E 3

| Attribute | ComfyUI | DALL-E 3 |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 62.6 (28% (low)) | 56 (26% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 130,128 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A modular node graph interface and workflow platform that lets creators generate, edit, and process images, videos, 3D models, and audio using AI models—with full control over parameters and outputs. Available as free desktop software, cloud infrastructure, or API endpoints for production integration. | A cloud-based service providing teams access to AI models and integrations with standard business software, featuring administrative controls, security measures, and usage analytics for growing organizations. |
| integrations.count | 50 | 6 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Kling AI"},{"name":"OpenAI DALL-E"},{"name":"Tripo 3D"},{"name":"Vidu"},{"name":"Seedance"},{"name":"Wan"},{"name":"Grok Imagine"},{"name":"Stability AI"},{"name":"Flux"},{"name":"Hunyuan 3D"},{"name":"Luma Dream Machine"},{"name":"Recraft"},{"name":"Magnific AI"},{"name":"Runway"},{"name":"Topaz Labs"},{"name":"Gemini Image"},{"name":"Hailuo MiniMax"},{"name":"Meshy AI"},{"name":"Pixverse"},{"name":"Rodin 3D"},{"name":"Wavespeed"},{"name":"Bria AI"},{"name":"LTX Video"},{"name":"Ideogram"},{"name":"Nano Banana"},{"name":"Veo 2"},{"name":"Adobe Photoshop"},{"name":"Foundry Nuke"},{"name":"Blender"},{"name":"SideFX Houdini"},{"name":"5000+ community extensions"}]` | `[{"name":"Microsoft 365"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Github"},{"name":"Linear"},{"name":"Figma"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"$20/month or $16/month billed annually","features":["30 minute max workflow runtime","Add more credits anytime"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"30-minute max runtime, single concurrent workflow via API","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_credits":"4200","max_runtime_minutes":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Creator","summary":"$35/month or $28/month billed annually","features":["30 minute max workflow runtime","Add more credits anytime","Import your own models"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Everything in Standard plus model importing and up to 3 concurrent API workflows","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_credits":"7400","max_runtime_minutes":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$100/month or $80/month billed annually","features":["60 minute max workflow runtime","Add more credits anytime","Import your own models"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Everything in Creator plus 1-hour max runtime and up to 5 concurrent API workflows","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_credits":"21100","max_runtime_minutes":"60"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$700/month or $630/month billed annually","features":["Everything in Pro","Invite members","Members can run workflows concurrently","Shared credit pool","Role-based permissions","Shared workflows & assets (coming soon)","Projects (coming soon)"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":700,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Shared credit pool for teams with member invites, concurrent execution, and role-based permissions","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_credits":"147700","max_runtime_minutes":"60"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","description":"Custom infrastructure and features for large organizations","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Additional Credits","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"credit"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.05,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"Usage-based credit system. From $20/month for Standard to custom Enterprise pricing. 5 free trial runs, then monthly credits. Annual billing saves 20%.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.comfy.org/cloud/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-17T21:32:37.159Z","startingPrice":{"amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"£15/user/month billed annually (2+ users minimum). £25/user/month when billed monthly","features":["Access ChatGPT and Codex across desktop and mobile apps","AI for chat, coding, analysis, and workflows","Connect tools like Microsoft 365, Google Drive, Slack, Github, Linear, Figma","Build custom team agent plugins","Centralized billing and administration","Usage analytics, budgeting, and spend controls","Secure workspace with SAML SSO and MFA","No training on business data by default"],"minSeats":2,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Secure workspace with company context and tools for teams, built for growing companies","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing. Contact sales","features":["Expanded context window supporting longer inputs and larger files","Enterprise-level security and controls including SCIM, EKM, user analytics, domain verification, and role-based access controls","Advanced data privacy with custom data retention policies","Encryption at rest and in transit","No training on business data by default","Data residency support in ten regions","24/7 priority support with SLAs","Custom legal terms and access to AI advisors for eligible customers","Invoicing and billing with volume discounts","Credit-based and token-based pricing options"],"description":"Enterprise-grade AI, security, and support for businesses operating at scale","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From £15/user/month (Business annual). Enterprise pricing available.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://openai.com/api/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:21:59.405Z","startingPrice":{"amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | mid |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 5 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.34.0","date":"2026-08-26T02:09:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.34.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.33.1","date":"2026-08-13T22:18:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.33.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.32.0","date":"2026-08-11T21:56:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.32.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.31.0","date":"2026-08-08T03:10:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.31.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.30.0","date":"2026-08-03T03:48:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.30.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.29.2","date":"2026-07-31T06:56:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.29.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.29.0","date":"2026-07-29T01:19:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.29.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.28.0","date":"2026-07-15T15:37:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.28.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.27.0","date":"2026-06-30T22:19:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.27.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.26.0","date":"2026-06-23T18:47:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.26.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.25.1","date":"2026-06-18T18:32:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.25.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.25.0","date":"2026-06-16T17:05:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.25.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.24.0","date":"2026-06-03T22:43:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.24.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.23.0","date":"2026-06-01T17:56:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.23.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.22.0","date":"2026-05-20T19:26:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.22.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.21.1","date":"2026-05-13T21:08:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.21.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.21.0","date":"2026-05-11T05:17:13Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.21.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.20.1","date":"2026-04-27T21:53:26Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.20.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.19.3","date":"2026-04-17T20:06:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.19.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/releases/tag/v0.19.2","date":"2026-04-17T15:34:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.19.2"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fcomfy-org%2Fcomfyui&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (AI Image Generation)

| Capability | ComfyUI | DALL-E 3 |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| Text to image prompting | - | - |
| Image to image seed referencing | - | - |
| Inpainting and outpainting masking | - | - |
| Negative prompt and weight exclusion | - | - |
| Pose control and structure mapping controlnet | - | - |
| AI automated resolution upscaling | - | - |
| Custom model training and lora finetuning | - | - |
| Commercial usage rights granted | - | - |
| Enterprise ip indemnification protection | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:03:33.176Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*