Stability AI
30 models across 11 families · Latest: Stable LM 2.5 1.6B Instruct (2024-11)
Open-source generative AI models.
Stability AI's portfolio covers 30 active models across 11 current families, spanning vision, classification, and json / tool use. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.
Covers 3 workload areas across 30 active tracked models; last verified 2026-05-22.
Use it for
- Teams evaluating vision, classification, and json / tool use across this lab's releases
- Comparing model families before committing to a flagship
- Migration and pricing follow-ups across 30 tracked models
Do not use it for
- Choosing a hosting provider without opening a model page for price ladders
Active models
30
Current models from this lab, excluding deprecated ones
Active families
11
Current model families from this lab
Open catalog
28 open
0 open source / 28 open weights
Lowest output price
$0.100 /1M
Cheapest tracked output across active models, per 1M tokens
Latest dated release
2024-11-14
Stable LM 2.5 1.6B Instruct
Freshness
2026-05-22
Researched 41d ago
Information
Release cadence
Showing 5 recent dated releases (full timeline below). Latest: Stable LM 2.5 1.6B Instruct (2024-11-14).
Where this lab wins
- Vision: 7 tracked models with multimodal benchmark coverage.
- Classification: 1 tracked model with MMLU-class moderation/safety coverage.
- JSON/tool-use: 1 tracked model with BFCL / Nexus strict-JSON routing coverage.
Flagship quality / price signal
Flagship: Stable LM 2 12B (best sourced coding quality-per-dollar in this portfolio).
Quality-per-dollar unavailable for this flagship — benchmark coverage or output token pricing is still missing.
Stability AI is a British AI company founded in 2020. Open-source generative AI models. Stability AI ships 11 model families totaling 30 models, with the most recent release Stable LM 2.5 1.6B Instruct in 2024-11. Notable families include Stable LM 2.5, Stable Diffusion 3, and Stable Virtual Assistant. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model. View official API endpoints, benchmark performance, and coding/agent fit for every Stability AI model.
About
Stability AI is a UK-based AI research company dedicated to developing and releasing open-source generative AI models. Their work focuses on creating large-scale models for tasks such as image generation, text generation, and audio synthesis, with the goal of democratizing access to advanced AI capabilities and fostering collaboration within the AI community. One of their most notable projects is Stable Diffusion, a state-of-the-art image generation model that has been widely adopted and built upon by researchers and developers worldwide. Software engineers and SaaS executives can leverage Stability AI's open-source models to build innovative applications in areas such as creative content generation, data augmentation, and multimedia processing, while also contributing to the advancement of the AI ecosystem through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Featured models
| Model | Released | Context | Input price ($/1M) | Output price ($/1M) | License | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stable LM 2.5 1.6B Instruct | 2024-11-14 | - | - | - | Stability AI Community License | Open weights |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium | 2024-10-29 | - | - | - | Stability AI Community License | Open weights |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large | 2024-10-22 | - | - | - | Stability AI Community License | Open weights |
Model families
Recent releases
- Stable LM 2.5 1.6B Instruct- 2024-11-14
- Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium- 2024-10-29
- Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large- 2024-10-22
- Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo- 2024-10-22
- Stable Virtual Assistant 7B- 2024-10-22
FAQ
Who founded Stability AI and when?
Stability AI was founded in 2020 and is associated with London, United Kingdom.
What models has Stability AI released?
Stability AI ships 30 models across 11 families: Stable LM 2.5, Stable Diffusion 3, and Stable Virtual Assistant.
Is Stability AI's technology open source?
Some Stability AI models are open-weight (Stable LM 2.5 1.6B Instruct, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium, and Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large); others are proprietary (Stable Image Ultra and Stable Image Core).
Where is Stability AI headquartered?
Stability AI is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
What is Stability AI known for?
Open-source generative AI models. Its most prominent tracked family is Stable LM 2.5.
How can I access Stability AI's models?
Stability AI's models are available via Stability Developer Platform, Baseten API, DeepInfra, Fireworks AI, and Microsoft Foundry.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-22. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.