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Draw Things alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Draw Things: apple platforms only, and large models are slow on older devices. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Draw Things, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. DiffusionBee currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1DiffusionBee logoDiffusionBeeOpen sourceYesmacOS5 of 566.5
2ComfyUI logoComfyUIOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 562.6
3InvokeAI logoInvokeAIOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +14 of 459.6
  1. DiffusionBee logo

    1. DiffusionBeeTop pick

    Best for: Mac users who want the simplest way to try local image generation

    Open sourcemacOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Draw Things

    Simpler one-click local generator for Macs.

    Pros

    • One-click install, no technical setup
    • Runs 100% offline on your Mac
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Mac only
    • Development has slowed since 2024
    • Slow on Intel Macs
    Visit DiffusionBee 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 DiffusionBee a good Draw Things alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Offline
    Yes, 100% local
    Checked Oct 25, 2026diffusionbee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    System requirements
    macOS 13.1 or later
    Checked Oct 25, 2026diffusionbee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Output licence
    CreativeML Open RAIL-M
    Checked Oct 25, 2026diffusionbee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Last code push
    October 2024
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ComfyUI logo

    2. ComfyUI

    Best for: Power users and studios who want full control over local image and video pipelines

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Draw Things

    Desktop node workflows with the widest model support, including on Mac.

    Pros

    • Fastest support for new open models
    • Shareable, repeatable node workflows
    • Free desktop app with no feature gates

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for beginners
    • Custom nodes can break between updates
    • Local use needs a capable GPU
    Visit ComfyUI Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 ComfyUI a good Draw Things alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app price
    Free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026comfy.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline use
    Yes, after setup
    Checked Oct 25, 2026comfy.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Comfy Cloud
    Standard plan $20/month ($16 billed yearly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026comfy.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.comfy.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. InvokeAI logo

    3. InvokeAI

    Best for: Artists who want a polished local canvas for open models

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Draw Things

    Layered local canvas for Mac, Windows and Linux.

    Pros

    • Layered canvas with inpainting and regional control
    • Apache 2.0 licence, free to use commercially
    • Simple launcher on all three desktop systems

    Cons

    • Needs a capable GPU
    • No hosted option since the cloud service closed
    • Smaller extension ecosystem than ComfyUI
    Visit InvokeAI Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 InvokeAI a good Draw Things alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    Apache 2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026invoke-ai.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026invoke-ai.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    GPU requirement
    NVIDIA or AMD GPU on Windows and Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026invoke-ai.github.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Draw Things alternative for…

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

DiffusionBee logo

Best Draw Things alternative for most people

DiffusionBee

Simpler one-click local generator for Macs.

ComfyUI logo

Best Draw Things alternative for a free option

ComfyUI

Desktop node workflows with the widest model support, including on Mac.

starryai logo

Best Draw Things alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

starryai

Hosted mobile app if your device is too slow for local models.

InvokeAI logo

Best Draw Things alternative for open source

InvokeAI

Layered local canvas for Mac, Windows and Linux.

ComfyUI logo

Best Draw Things alternative for self-hosting

ComfyUI

Desktop node workflows with the widest model support, including on Mac.

DiffusionBee logo

Best Draw Things alternative for Mac

DiffusionBee

Simpler one-click local generator for Macs.

ComfyUI logo

Best Draw Things alternative for Windows

ComfyUI

Desktop node workflows with the widest model support, including on Mac.

ComfyUI logo

Best Draw Things alternative for Linux

ComfyUI

Desktop node workflows with the widest model support, including on Mac.

starryai logo

Best Draw Things alternative for iPhone and Android

starryai

Hosted mobile app if your device is too slow for local models.

Midjourney logo

Best Draw Things alternative for working in the browser

Midjourney

Hosted quality with no local hardware limits.

Draw Things alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Draw Things?

DiffusionBee ranks first right now. Simpler one-click local generator for Macs. ComfyUI and InvokeAI follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Draw Things?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Draw Things?

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

Which Draw Things alternatives work on Linux?

ComfyUI and InvokeAI run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Draw Things?

The complaints we hear most: apple platforms only; large models are slow on older devices; dense interface with many technical settings.

How is this list ranked?

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