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ComfyUI
Free, open-source (GPL-3.0) node-based app for building image and video generation workflows on your own GPU, with an optional paid Comfy Cloud.
Free tierFree and open source to run on your own computer; Comfy Cloud from $20/mo ($16/mo billed yearly)Images
ComfyUI at a glance
| Category | Images |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free and open source to run on your own computer; Comfy Cloud from $20/mo ($16/mo billed yearly) |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Pricing checked | 2026-11-09 |
| Official site | www.comfy.org |
Good for
What ComfyUI is used for
- Generate and edit images and videos by connecting models and steps as nodes on a canvas, so every setting is visible.
- Run open models such as Wan, Flux and LTX on your own GPU, offline after setup.
- Start from community templates and workflows, or describe what you want and let Comfy Agent build and run the workflow.
ComfyUI pricing and key facts
- ComfyUI is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Comfy Desktop runs on your own hardware; a dedicated GPU is strongly recommended.
- The official site lists 5,000+ community extensions with 60,000+ nodes, plus paid partner models (such as Nano Banana) through Partner Nodes.
- Comfy Cloud (runs in the browser on Comfy's GPUs): Standard $20/mo ($16/mo billed yearly), Creator $35/mo ($28/mo yearly), Pro $100/mo ($80/mo yearly), Team $700/mo ($630/mo yearly). New users get 5 free runs.
- On Comfy Cloud each workflow run can last up to 30 minutes (1 hour on Pro), and you are only charged for active GPU time.
From the official site, checked 2026-11-09: www.comfy.org, www.comfy.org/download, www.comfy.org/pricing, github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI.
ComfyUI FAQ
Is ComfyUI free?
Yes. ComfyUI is free and open source to run on your own computer. Comfy Cloud is the paid hosted option, from $20/mo.
Do I need a GPU for ComfyUI?
To run it locally, Comfy strongly recommends a dedicated GPU; more VRAM means bigger models. Comfy Cloud runs on Comfy's GPUs instead.
Does ComfyUI work offline?
Yes. Comfy says Desktop needs no internet connection after setup when you use local models.
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