CivitAi
FreemiumThe home of open-source AI art and models.
A vibrant community platform for sharing and discovering custom AI image generation models.
What is it
Civitai is the world's largest community-driven platform and repository for open-source AI image generation models, launched in November 2022. It operates on a freemium membership model with Free, Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers, and uses an internal Buzz currency system for on-site image generation and community rewards.
What it can do
The platform hosts thousands of fine-tuned Stable Diffusion checkpoints, LoRAs, LyCORIS, embeddings, and other resources. Users can discover and download models, generate images directly on the site, train custom LoRAs, participate in community auctions to feature models, and earn real income through the Creator Program.
Who is it for
AI artists, Stable Diffusion users, game developers, model creators, and tech-savvy visual creators who want granular control over their generated artwork, as well as creators looking to monetize their trained models within a thriving open-source community.
Key Features
On-Site Image Generation – Browser-Based AI Generator
Generate images directly within the Civitai web interface without local hardware. Users select checkpoints, add LoRAs and embeddings, and run prompts through cloud GPUs. Generation costs Buzz, with additional fees for unique resource combinations over 10 megabytes.
Community Model Hub – Reviews, Tags, and Search
Discover and evaluate thousands of community-created models through a robust system of reviews, tags, and searchable metadata. Every model includes sample images, prompt settings, and user ratings, helping you assess quality and versatility before downloading.
Image Inspiration Gallery – Prompt Transparency
Explore a massive gallery of AI-generated art with full parameter transparency. Every image displays the exact model, seed, and settings used, serving as a powerful educational resource for learning advanced prompting techniques.
Auction System – Community-Driven Model Featuring
Bid Buzz to push favorite checkpoints and resources into featured slots. Each week, the top 200 checkpoint bids enter the on-site Generator, while daily auctions determine the top 40 additional resources (LoRAs, embeddings) featured per ecosystem.
Use Cases
Exploring and Downloading Custom AI Art Models
AI artists browse the community library to discover checkpoints and LoRAs that produce specific art styles, characters, or aesthetics, then download them for local use in Stable Diffusion workflows.
Generating Images Without Local GPU Hardware
Users create images directly in their browser using Civitai's cloud generator, testing models and prompt combinations without investing in high-end graphics cards or local setup.
Training and Monetizing Custom LoRAs
Model creators train fine-tuned LoRAs for niche styles or characters, share them publicly or keep them private, and earn Buzz through community engagement that converts to real income via the Creator Program.
Learning Prompt Engineering from the Community
Beginners and intermediate users study the inspiration gallery and model pages to reverse-engineer effective prompts, seeds, and parameter combinations used by top creators.
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