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Stable Diffusion users seek NovelAI local model alternatives

A user on Reddit is seeking recommendations for local AI models that can rival the image generation quality of NovelAI. They are currently using IllustriousXL with Stable Diffusion and a 4070 GPU but find their results are not comparable to NovelAI's output. The user is looking for models that can be improved with further learning and is planning to upgrade to a dual 3090 rig for both Stable Diffusion and LLMs. AI

IMPACT Users are seeking ways to achieve higher quality AI image generation locally, potentially driving demand for specific open-source models or fine-tuning techniques.

RANK_REASON User query seeking alternatives to a commercial product, not a new release or research.

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Stable Diffusion users seek NovelAI local model alternatives

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 (CA) · /u/Alternative-Box-6015 ·

    NovelAi Local Models Alternative

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi guys!</p> <p>I’ve been generating for like 3 years sporadically and lately for about 6 months I’ve been working as a Ai artist using illustriousXL and I’ve seen so many people making beautiful images and when I ask what they are using there’s …