Fooocus
image-gen49,800Apache-2.0

Fooocus

Image generation that reimagines Stable Diffusion with a minimal, Midjourney-like interface.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
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Platforms
linux, windows, macos
Pricing
free-open-source
Status
active
License
Apache-2.0

What it does

Core capabilities at a glance

  • Midjourney-like one-click interface
  • Automatic prompt enhancement
  • 200+ built-in style presets
  • Inpainting, outpainting, and variation
  • Image-to-image with description
  • No prompt engineering needed

Deep dive

The full breakdown - performance, comparisons, and setup

Fooocus

Fooocus is the tool you give to someone who has never used AI image generation before. It abstracts away every technical detail and presents a clean, Midjourney-like interface.

What it is

Fooocus, created by lllyasviel (ControlNet author), is a reimagining of Stable Diffusion as a consumer product. It automatically handles prompt engineering, style selection, and parameter tuning so users can focus on describing what they want.

Get started

git clone https://github.com/lllyasviel/Fooocus.git
cd Fooocus
python entry_with_update.py

When to use something else

Frequently asked

Quick answers to common questions

What is Fooocus?

Fooocus is a image-gen tool for local AI workloads. Image generation that reimagines Stable Diffusion with a minimal, Midjourney-like interface.

Is Fooocus free and open source?

Yes, Fooocus has 49,800 GitHub stars and is licensed under Apache-2.0. You can self-host it for free on linux, windows, macos.

What platforms does Fooocus support?

Fooocus runs on linux, windows, macos.

What hardware do I need for Fooocus?

The hardware requirements depend on which models you run. Check our hardware directory for compatible GPUs and systems. Fooocus has 49,800 GitHub stars and an active community.

Does Fooocus support GPU acceleration?

Fooocus supports GPU acceleration via CUDA, Metal, or Vulkan depending on your platform. For the best performance, pair it with an NVIDIA RTX 4090 or 5090.

What are the best alternatives to Fooocus?

Popular alternatives include other image-gen tools in our directory. Browse our full collection at /tool for comparisons, community reviews, and benchmark data to find the right fit for your workflow.

How much does Fooocus cost?

Fooocus is free-open-source. It is completely free and open source to self-host.

Pairs well with

Complementary tools, models, and hardware

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