Civitai
The largest open-source AI art model marketplace
About Civitai
Civitai is the world's largest community-driven marketplace for AI-generated art models and resources. With over 200,000 open-source models including Stable Diffusion checkpoints, LoRAs, and embeddings, it enables creators to discover, share, and generate AI art through an integrated platform.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive library of over 200,000 free AI models — the largest collection available
- Active community of 10+ million users sharing models, prompts, and techniques
- On-site image generation eliminates the need for expensive local GPUs
- Creator monetization enables model makers to earn income from their work
- Free tier provides access to most models and basic generation
Cons
- Content moderation challenges due to the open nature of the platform
- Direct credit card payments no longer available due to payment processor restrictions
- Free generation is limited and requires Buzz credits for extensive use
- Model quality varies widely as anyone can upload models
- Can be overwhelming for beginners due to the sheer volume of models and options
Key Features
Model Marketplace
Browse and download over 200,000 open-source AI models including checkpoints, LoRAs, embeddings, and hypernetworks
On-Site Image Generation
Generate AI images directly on the platform using hosted models without local hardware requirements
Community & Ratings
Rate models, share sample images, comment, and follow creators in an active community of millions
Buzz Credit System
Earn and spend Buzz credits for image generation, model training, and tipping creators
LoRA Training
Train custom LoRA models on the platform without needing your own GPU
Creator Monetization
Creators can monetize models through paid/patron access and receive tips from the community
Model Vault
Cloud storage for saving and organizing your favorite models with Bronze tier and above
Prompt Sharing
Share and discover prompts alongside model configurations for reproducible results
Pricing
- Download all free models
- Upload and share models
- Basic image generation
- Community access
- 10,000 Buzz per month
- 5% bonus Buzz on purchases
- 3 private models
- 100 GB Vault storage
- Ad-free browsing
- 25,000 Buzz per month
- 10% bonus Buzz
- 10 private models
- 250 GB Vault storage
- Premium support
- 50,000 Buzz per month
- 20% bonus Buzz
- 100 private models
- 500 GB Vault storage
- VIP support
Best For
AI Art Creation
Generate unique AI artwork using community models with fine-tuned styles, characters, and aesthetics
Model Fine-Tuning
Train custom LoRAs for specific characters, styles, or concepts using the platform's training tools
Creative Prototyping
Rapidly prototype visual concepts for games, illustrations, and design projects using AI generation
AI Art Community
Connect with other AI artists, share techniques, and discover new models and approaches
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