🖼️ Best AI tools for Image Generation

Text-to-image models and apps.

Score = 60% editorial fit (estimated) + 20% GitHub stars + 20% HN coverage (live public signals; weight is redistributed when a signal doesn't apply). How we rank →

  1. #1
    80
    FLUX

    Black Forest Labs' family of image models, with open-weight variants.

    Pick this if you want top quality with open weights to self-host.

    Open weights (dev/schnell) + paid API · ★ 26,016 GitHub · 35 HN stories / 90d

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  2. #2
    77
    ComfyUI

    Node-based open-source UI for building diffusion image and video workflows locally.

    Pick this if you want full control and local generation.

    Free, open source · ★ 137,884 GitHub · 9 HN stories / 90d

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  3. #3
    75
    Midjourney

    Text-to-image generator known for striking aesthetic quality.

    Pick this if you want the most artistic look out of the box.

    Paid plans · 8 HN stories / 90d

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  4. #4
    65
    Ideogram

    Image generator known for accurate text rendering in images.

    Pick this if your images need legible text (posters, logos).

    Free tier; paid plans · 2 HN stories / 90d

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