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DiffusionBee alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave DiffusionBee: mac only, and development has slowed since 2024. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces DiffusionBee, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Draw Things currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Draw Things logoDraw ThingsFree plan + paidNoiOS, macOS4 of 466.5
  1. Draw Things logo

    1. Draw ThingsTop pick

    Best for: Apple users who want private, offline generation without command-line setup

    Free plan + paidiOS, macOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from DiffusionBee

    Actively updated Apple app with newer models, also free and offline.

    Pros

    • Runs fully on-device and offline
    • Free core app with no generation limits
    • LoRA training on your own device

    Cons

    • Apple platforms only
    • Large models are slow on older devices
    • Dense interface with many technical settings
    Visit Draw Things Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Draw Things a good DiffusionBee alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free, runs offline
    Checked Oct 25, 2026drawthings.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, iPadOS, macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026drawthings.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Draw Things+
    $8.99/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026drawthings.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    LoRA training
    On-device
    Checked Oct 25, 2026drawthings.ai(opens source in a new tab)

The best DiffusionBee alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Draw Things logo

Best DiffusionBee alternative for most people

Draw Things

Actively updated Apple app with newer models, also free and offline.

ComfyUI logo

Best DiffusionBee alternative for a free option

ComfyUI

Supports current models on Mac with a desktop installer.

Draw Things logo

Best DiffusionBee alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Draw Things

Actively updated Apple app with newer models, also free and offline.

InvokeAI logo

Best DiffusionBee alternative for open source

InvokeAI

Polished local canvas with an easy launcher for macOS.

Fooocus logo

Best DiffusionBee alternative for self-hosting

Fooocus

Simple prompt-first local app, best on Windows with an NVIDIA GPU.

SwarmUI logo

Best DiffusionBee alternative for Mac

SwarmUI

Runs on Apple Silicon with access to newer models via ComfyUI.

ComfyUI logo

Best DiffusionBee alternative for Windows

ComfyUI

Supports current models on Mac with a desktop installer.

ComfyUI logo

Best DiffusionBee alternative for Linux

ComfyUI

Supports current models on Mac with a desktop installer.

ComfyUI logo

Best DiffusionBee alternative for working in the browser

ComfyUI

Supports current models on Mac with a desktop installer.

DiffusionBee alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to DiffusionBee?

Draw Things ranks first right now. Actively updated Apple app with newer models, also free and offline. ComfyUI and InvokeAI follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to DiffusionBee?

Yes. Draw Things (free plan + paid), ComfyUI (open source), InvokeAI (open source) and Fooocus (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to DiffusionBee?

Yes: ComfyUI, InvokeAI, Fooocus and SwarmUI. ComfyUI, InvokeAI and Fooocus can also be self-hosted.

Which DiffusionBee alternatives work on Linux?

ComfyUI, InvokeAI, Fooocus and SwarmUI run on Linux.

Why do people switch from DiffusionBee?

The complaints we hear most: mac only; development has slowed since 2024; slow on Intel Macs.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces DiffusionBee, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.