Stability Matrix
Package manager that installs and updates every popular Stable Diffusion UI.
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- 2026-10-11
Live from the GitHub API · updated 2026-10-15
What is Stability Matrix?
Stability Matrix is a desktop app that installs A1111, Forge, ComfyUI, Fooocus, InvokeAI, SD.Next and more in one click, with a shared model folder so checkpoints and LoRAs are not duplicated. It also includes a model browser for Civitai and Hugging Face.
Key features
- One-click installs and updates for many UIs
- Shared model library across all installed UIs
- Built-in Civitai / Hugging Face model browser
- Portable mode
System requirements
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS · Linux
- GPU
- Same as the UIs you install
- Disk
- Varies
How to install Stability Matrix
Summarized from the project’s README. Projects change quickly — check the GitHub page for the latest instructions.
Desktop app
- 1Download the latest release for your OS (Windows .zip, macOS .dmg, Linux AppImage) from GitHub Releases.
- 2Run it, choose a data folder, then install packages from the Packages tab.
Strengths
- Easiest way to try several UIs
- No duplicated model files
Limitations
- Adds another layer between you and each UI
Stability Matrix alternatives compared
| Software | Stars | License | Platforms | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stability Matrix Package manager that installs and updates every popular Stable Diffusion UI. | 8.9K | AGPL-3.0 | — | |
| Pinokio A one-click “AI browser” that installs and runs open-source AI apps locally. | 8.3K | MIT | — | |
| ComfyUI Node-based interface for diffusion models — images, video and audio. | 137.6K | GPL-3.0 | 4 GB minimum for SD1.5; 12 GB+ recommended for FLUX and video models | |
| Stable Diffusion WebUI Forge A faster, leaner fork of the A1111 WebUI with FLUX support. | 13.1K | AGPL-3.0 | 6 GB+ (FLUX NF4/GGUF variants run on 6–8 GB) | |
| Stable Diffusion WebUI (AUTOMATIC1111) The classic browser UI for Stable Diffusion with a massive extension ecosystem. | 165.1K | AGPL-3.0 | 4 GB minimum (with --medvram/--lowvram), 8 GB+ recommended | |
| Fooocus Midjourney-like simplicity for SDXL: type a prompt and press Generate. | 53.4K | GPL-3.0 | 4 GB minimum, 6 GB+ recommended |
FAQ
Is Stability Matrix free?
Yes — Stability Matrix is open-source software released under the AGPL-3.0 license. Check the license (and any model weight licenses) before commercial use.
Does Stability Matrix run on Windows, Mac and Linux?
Stability Matrix supports: Windows, macOS, Linux.
What hardware do I need for Stability Matrix?
Same as the UIs you install
How do I install Stability Matrix?
1. Download the latest release for your OS (Windows .zip, macOS .dmg, Linux AppImage) from GitHub Releases. 2. Run it, choose a data folder, then install packages from the Packages tab.
What are the best Stability Matrix alternatives?
Popular alternatives include Pinokio, ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion WebUI Forge, Stable Diffusion WebUI (AUTOMATIC1111). See the comparison table on this page.
Can I use Stability Matrix online without installing it?
If you just want results, AiLoft runs top image models such as GPT Image 2.5 and Nano Banana Pro in the browser — no GPU or setup required.
Skip the install — generate images in your browser
No GPU, drivers or Python needed. Use GPT Image 2.5 and Nano Banana Pro online and compare them side by side.