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Head-to-head · AI Image-to-Image Generators

ComfyUI vs Mage

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ComfyUI #3 in AI Image-to-Image Generators 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $16/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ComfyUI
Mage #6 in AI Image-to-Image Generators 6.9/10 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Mage

ComfyUI leads on 0 checks, Mage on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreComfyUI · 7.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceMage · $10/mo
  • Free planboth

ComfyUI scores higher on our rubric for ai image-to-image generators: 7.7 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Mage is cheaper to start at $10/mo against $16/mo.

ComfyUI is the better fit for advanced node-based production workflows. Mage is the better fit for browser users needing controllable edits and consistency.

  • ComfyUI fits best

    Advanced node-based production workflows

  • Mage fits best

    Browser users needing controllable edits and consistency

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Side by side

Feature ComfyUI 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Mage 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 6.9
Ranking #3 in AI Image-to-Image Generators #6 in AI Image-to-Image Generators
Best for Advanced node-based production workflows Browser users needing controllable edits and consistency
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $16/mo $10/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features ComfyUI 0/4 · Mage 0/4
Strength control Not published Not published
Structure guidance Not published Not published
Style reference Not published Not published
Built-in upscaler Not published Not published
Specs
Max output resolution Not published Not published
Commercial licence Not published Not published
Images per generation Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Reusable node graphs support image editing, reference conditioning, and ControlNet.
  • Runs locally or offline, with model and memory management features.
  • Connects with Photoshop, Nuke, Blender, and Houdini.
  • Reference images, masked inpainting, swapping, relighting, and refinement
  • Character consistency across image and video generations
  • Free plan plus API access and paid tiers from $10 monthly
Cons
  • Node-graph workflows may be more involved than a simple image generator.
  • Comfy Cloud workflows have a 30-minute runtime cap on Standard and Creator.
  • Commercial-use rights depend on the model and its license.
  • Membership Gems expire after 30 days
  • API access is premium and currently in limited beta
  • Unlimited plans typically do not offer refunds
Our verdict

ComfyUI is an open-source visual AI creation engine for artists, developers, and production teams who want to build repeatable generation and editing workflows. Its node-graph editor connects models, controls, processing steps, and…

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Mage is a cloud-based, browser-accessible platform for generating and editing images and video. It targets creators who want text-to-image generation across multiple models alongside reference-image creation, character consistency, masked…

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  1. ComfyUIAI Image-to-Image Generators 7.7Free plan · paid from $16/mo (annual)
  2. MageAI Image-to-Image Generators 6.9Free plan · paid from $10/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ComfyUI — where it wins

    • Reusable node graphs support image editing, reference conditioning, and ControlNet.
    • Runs locally or offline, with model and memory management features.
    • Connects with Photoshop, Nuke, Blender, and Houdini.

    Where it doesn't

    • Node-graph workflows may be more involved than a simple image generator.
    • Comfy Cloud workflows have a 30-minute runtime cap on Standard and Creator.
    • Commercial-use rights depend on the model and its license.

  • Mage — where it wins

    • Reference images, masked inpainting, swapping, relighting, and refinement
    • Character consistency across image and video generations
    • Free plan plus API access and paid tiers from $10 monthly

    Where it doesn't

    • Membership Gems expire after 30 days
    • API access is premium and currently in limited beta
    • Unlimited plans typically do not offer refunds
  • ComfyUI7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $16/mo (annual)

    A flexible node-graph workspace for image generation and editing, with local and cloud options.

    Visit ComfyUIFull verdict →
  • Mage6.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $10/mo

    A controllable browser studio for consistent image edits, video, and enhancement.

    Visit MageFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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