ThinkDiffusion is a cloud-based platform offering a complete Stable Diffusion environment, perfect for academic use. It provides a cost-effective, hassle-free, and secure way to access top-tier open source AI art tools, enabling professors and students to explore and collaborate seamlessly while focusing on learning and experimenting without technical hassles.

The open source approach and global ecosystem of extensions, plugins, models and nodes allow every discipline related to visual art creation to leverage it. ThinkDiffusion is being used in graphic design, architecture, fashion and general AI art classes around the world.

ThinkDiffusion allows users to launch virtual machines with selected open-source apps. Users can use models from anywhere on the internet, such as Hugging Face, Civitai, or their own creations, or they can upload models. They can also install any extensions for Automatic1111 and custom nodes for ComfyUI. A ThinkDiffusion virtual machine works just like a personal computer.

ThinkDiffusion enables fashion technology students to explore AI-driven design processes, including creating unique apparel, fashion patterns, textiles, and visual presentations. Students can utilize Stable Diffusion to generate innovative design concepts with their text prompts and sketches, visualize clothing and accessories with different models, patterns, and experiment with AI-enhanced fashion illustrations and photorealistic renderings.

The extreme flexibility and customization of open source allows infinite experimentation and fine-tuned control over the way AI is used in the creative development process.

Integrating AI into your Architecture class with ThinkDiffusion allows students to explore innovative design processes, create complex architectural renders, and visualize building concepts with unprecedented speed and creativity.

Using Stable Diffusion, students can generate AI-assisted architectural renderings, experiment with different design aesthetics, styles and even lighting. ThinkDiffusion provides a powerful platform for students to push the boundaries of traditional architecture by incorporating AI into their design workflows, helping them to conceptualize and realize architectural projects that are both functional and visually striking. This integration also prepares students for the future of architecture, where AI and generative design tools will play a significant role in the industry.

Google Colab requires a long and complex setup process for each user to run Stable Diffusion, including:

1. Going to Google Colab.
2. Uploading a notebook (e.g., deeplizard-colab-automatic1111-ui.ipynb).
3. Configuring the GPU.
4. Downloading the appropriate interface from GitHub.
5. Downloading Stable Diffusion from Hugging Face.
6. Connecting to Google Drive.
7. Launching the appropriate interface’s Stable Diffusion Web UI.

In contrast, ThinkDiffusion runs Stable Diffusion out of the box with the following benefits:

• Ease of Use: No complex setup; everything is pre-configured and ready to use.
• Persistent Storage: Your workspace, files, models, and settings remain as you left them, ensuring a seamless workflow.
• Customization: Freely install any models and extensions without any subscription constraints.
• Dedicated Resources: Each user gets a dedicated GPU and personal storage, ensuring uninterrupted work.
• Scalability: Launch unlimited machines simultaneously.
• Support: 24/7 support via Discord , email and video calls from in-house experts. Additionally, the platform provides extensive documentation and resources to help educators and students maximize their use of the tools available.

ThinkDiffusion provides heavily discounted rates for educational institutions. Our EDU accounts offer a $59.99 monthly fee discounted to $0, 20% off on all machines, and additional discounts for student accounts and storage. This makes it an affordable option for departments with limited funds. All the benefits are summarized below:

• We've eliminated the $59.99 monthly fee altogether from our normal TD-Teams plan.
• Greatly reduced the cost of each student ($4/month instead of $6 in a normal TD-Teams plan).
• Cut workspaces storage costs by more than 50% off on all sizes.
• Hourly Machine rates are 20% discounted across the board.
• We've also included a $50 credit on sign up, one free 200GB workspace, and 2 admin/users.

Setting up ThinkDiffusion for Education is simple:

1. Schedule a call with our EDU account manager who will verify your institution's status, discuss your needs, and provide you with an exclusive promo code.
2. Create an EDU account using the promo code provided.
3. Self-manage your account, add and onboard your students by adding their email addresses, allowing them to be automatically enrolled under your EDU account. Learn all about using your new EDU account here.

ThinkDiffusion includes several cutting-edge applications for Stable Diffusion:

• Automatic1111: A comprehensive UI for all Stable Diffusion features.
• ComfyUI: A workflow/node-based interface for advanced workflows.
• Kohya: A dedicated UI for model training and fine-tuning.
• Fooocus: Makes generating beautiful art as simple as it gets.
• And More: Beyond the most popular and industry-standard apps, we offer additional open-source apps with unique capabilities, including the latest hot apps in our experimental tab.

Each student in your plan can join any or all of your organization’s private workspace(s). Teachers can control access and settings, ensuring a secure and collaborative environment. All workspaces come with persistent storage and customizations, ensuring data safety and organization.

When you're installing custom nodes into a workspace, anyone who's been added to that workspace will see those as installed already, and they will stay persistent for the duration of the subscription. In essence, if you think of the workspace as a lab, everyone in the lab benefits from the same equipment.

ThinkDiffusion ensures that each machine and workspace is 100% private. Your data is never shared publicly, and you have complete control over your environment.

We securely store user data with a top-tier Fortune 50 global provider, offering unparalleled security and reliability. Access is limited to our senior technical team leads, complemented by stringent measures to prevent unauthorized entry. We strictly adhere to NDAs, ensuring absolute confidentiality in our business interactions and sensitive information exchanges.

Each user and workspace can maintain a distinct set of files, facilitating controlled access. Company administrators have the capability to create private workspaces, which are accessible only to designated employees. This feature is useful for groups of creatives and designers engaged in client work that demands strict confidentiality.

Any content generated by you remains exclusively under your ownership and control. We do not claim any rights, titles, or interests in these materials, thereby fully safeguarding your intellectual property rights.

Yes, ThinkDiffusion is exactly like your personal computer, except you don’t have to worry about the equipment and IT hassle. Therefore, ThinkDiffusion provides open access to models from Civitai, Hugging Face, and any open source repository. It even allows custom uploads. You can also add any extensions to Automatic1111 and custom nodes to ComfyUI, ensuring complete customization for your class needs.

Besides a device with an internet-connected browser, there are no specific hardware requirements as ThinkDiffusion operates entirely in the cloud. This eliminates the need for expensive GPU-enabled machines or complex installations, making it accessible and straightforward to use.

ThinkDiffusion offers priority support through Discord, email and video calls from in-house experts. Additionally, the platform provides extensive documentation and resources to help educators and students maximize their use of the tools available.

ThinkDiffusion allows the running of multiple machine instances simultaneously, enabling students to train models, test workflows and any other AI art task in parallel. Each workspace has a dedicated file system, with subfolders for each member, making it easy to manage and organize files for different projects.

ThinkDiffusion’s intuitive interfaces and powerful tools ensure that students can focus on learning and experimenting without technical hassles. With persistent storage, customizable settings, and collaborative features, students can work efficiently and effectively on their projects.

Minimal training is required as the ThinkDiffusion framework is designed to be user-friendly, and the open source apps that run are unmodified so it works exactly like it would locally.

However, introductory sessions and tutorials are available that can help students familiarize themselves with the platform's features and tools quickly.

ThinkDiffusion offers flexible storage options with EDU discounts, starting from $4/month for 50 GB. Additional storage can be added as needed, and costs are managed through a centralized account, making budgeting straightforward.

Functionality for user limits and enforcement is expected to roll out in all admin panels in the 2nd half of August.

Verification is simple:

1. Schedule a call with our EDU account manager.
2. Provide necessary documentation to confirm your institution's status.
3. Receive a promo code for EDU discounts and create your account.

ThinkDiffusion offers a range of resources including documentation, tutorials, and expert support to help you effectively teach Stable Diffusion concepts and applications to your students. Check out our introductory sessions and tutorials!

ThinkDiffusion’s scalable infrastructure allows you to add any number of students and workspaces. You can manage access and collaboration settings to accommodate large classes efficiently through your admin panel.

Yes, we offer a trial period and demo sessions to help you explore the platform's features and assess its suitability for your educational needs. Please schedule a call with our EDU account manager to get the conversation started!

By providing powerful tools, seamless collaboration, and hassle-free access to advanced AI art applications, ThinkDiffusion enhances the learning experience, allowing students to focus on your lessons, creativity and innovation rather than technical limitations.

ThinkDiffusion equips students with hands-on experience using state-of-the-art AI tools, preparing them for future careers in technology, art, and research. It fosters an environment of innovation, collaboration, and practical learning, making it a valuable addition to any academic program.

Yes, ThinkDiffusion supports running powerful workflows even on mobile devices, making it convenient for students and professors to work from anywhere.

ThinkDiffusion includes an auto-stop timer feature that ensures machines are turned off automatically if left idle, preventing unnecessary costs. Your machines do not shut down and continue operating even when you close your browser - that would be tragic for people who accidentally do so! Be sure to set your auto stop timer accordingly, and if you do forget, the timer will automatically shut down your machine at the default time set during machine launch.

Absolutely. ThinkDiffusion supports model training with tools like Dreambooth and Kohya, Textual Inversion, for you to create and fine-tune your own embeddings, LoRAs and more. Learn more in our tutorials section.

ThinkDiffusion offers 24/7 support via Discord, where you can get help from our expert team or chat with other users in the community. You can also reach us by email, and schedule video calls with our in-house experts. Additionally, the platform provides extensive documentation and resources to help educators and students maximize their use of the tools available.

You can freely install any models and extensions, upload files via URL or drag & drop, and save your settings to support your workflow. Your workspace is fully customizable and persistent.

Each student in your plan can be added to any of your organization’s workspace(s). Teachers can control access and settings, ensuring a secure and collaborative environment. All workspaces come with persistent storage and customizations, ensuring data safety and organization.

When you're installing extensions, models, settings and custom nodes into a workspace, anyone who's been added to that workspace will see those as installed already, and they will stay persistent for the duration of the subscription. In essence, if you think of the workspace as a lab, everyone in the lab benefits from the same equipment.

Yes, ThinkDiffusion supports collaborative workspaces where multiple users can share models, settings, and files, making it ideal for team projects and assignments.

Every workspace you create can have all or any subset of all your team members, which helps with classes and projects that only particular people need access to.

When you're installing extensions, models, settings and custom nodes into a workspace, anyone who's been added to that workspace will see those items as installed already, and they will stay persistent for the duration of the subscription. In essence, if you think of the workspace as a lab, everyone in the lab benefits from the same equipment.

ThinkDiffusion manages all updates and maintenance, ensuring that you always have access to the latest features and improvements without any effort on your part. View our release notes here.

No, you can launch unlimited machines simultaneously, providing the flexibility to handle multiple projects or workflows at the same time.

ThinkDiffusion offers up to 200GB drives of personal storage with options to add more as needed. All storage is persistent, ensuring your files and models are always available.

While ThinkDiffusion is optimized for educational use, it can also be used for personal or professional projects, providing the same benefits and features.

Every user account that joins your EDU workspace automatically receives a corresponding personal account, where those users are free to create their own work. Their personal accounts are entirely separate, and cannot access your EDU workspace credits or file storage.

ThinkDiffusion provides a robust platform for academic research, offering powerful tools, collaborative features, and dedicated resources to support innovative research projects.

ThinkDiffusion offers scalable options to add more storage or resources as your needs grow. Simply open your admin panel and add as many workspaces as needed, or increase the storage capacity of existing ones.

Every workspace can have all or any subset of all your students. Great for classes or projects that only particular people need access to.

Each student can launch one or more dedicated virtual machines simultaneously.

The EDU plan has access to the same set of machines as our other offerings with specs ranging from 16GB to 48GBs VRAM.

Yes, students can launch any number of apps including those listed as well as others like Kohya, Forge, Live Portrait, AudioWeb, FaceFusion, Swarm, Diffusion Pipe, and more.

The machines are like your local computer that you don't have to manage - so any open source model from Hugging face, Civitai, or your own local models are all usable.

No restrictions. It is your own virtual computer.

Yes it's your own computer. So you can freely upload, download, rename, delete etc. as you please.

All files, customizations, installed nodes, extensions, everything is persistent.

When you create an Admin account, you can use your email and password, and invite students via their emails.

Admins centrally manage billings and can also set limits for each student's monthly max usage.

Currently we do not have SSO integration. We recommend you simply create a TD-EDU account using your school email. And you can then invite students and other admins to your TD-EDU account via their school emails.

Yes, admins can manage the account, manage billing, add and remove students, change their permissions, create new workspaces, set usage limits for students etc. Students can only run machines.

No limits. There is an autostop timer that can be set as a safety to ensure the machines do not run on forever. Admins can also set usage caps for users.

No, but open source content filters are available for installation.

Automatic1111 and ComfyUI have built in APIs that if students are technical enough, they can leverage them.

No, there are no integration to these other tools. However, there may be opensource extensions for Automatic1111, Forge or custom nodes for ComfyUI that can achieve the desired effect of generating outputs that can be used in other closed source tools.

Yes, see the learn section of our website which includes free tutorials and a free intro course to Stable Diffusion. We also offer training programs.

We have a 24/7 Discord support channel.

It's a no-monthly-fee plan with greatly reduced machine rates, storage and user fees,with full pricing on the rate card at the bottom of the page here.

It is as easy as adding more students to the account.

The self-service TD-EDU account is set up to bill monthly. We do offer custom agreements as well on a case-by-case basis for custom needs.

We work with many institutions, here's a case study. We also work to educate Fortune 500 businesses, many which are under NDA.

Our open source Apps are regularly updated to support new model releases. From the time of release of a new popular model to when these apps are updated could be as quick as 48 hours.

Note that, in many cases, we don’t need to update our platform for new models, as users can simply upload and use them as soon as they are created.

Video, 3D and music are already offered on ThinkDiffusion through various apps and workflows on those apps such as ComfyUI.