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modl

Free#32 of 123 in AI Image Generators

modl: An open-source image toolkit for local generation, editing, and agent workflows. Ranked #32 of 123 in AI Image Generators by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers building local agent image workflows.

6.3/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.3 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Developers building local agent image workflows
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Text-to-image
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    19 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Combines text-to-image, editing, inpainting, references, and image-to-image tools
    • Supports LoRA training, ControlNet guidance, and image restoration workflows
    • Includes a local web UI, CLI, and MCP server for agent integrations

  • Where it doesn't

    • Running models locally depends on the user's GPU
    • Optional Vast.ai cloud GPU use is billed separately through the user's account
    • AGPL-3.0 licensing may not suit every distribution or commercial-use need

Our verdict on modl

modl is a local-first, open-source image generation and editing toolkit aimed at developers, creators, and AI agents. It offers a command-line interface, a built-in local web interface, and an MCP server, with models downloaded and run on the user's GPU. The workflow covers text-to-image generation with multiple open image models, instruction-based editing, image-to-image transformation, masked inpainting, reference-image conditioning, and LoRA training from user image datasets. For developers building local agent image workflows, that range makes modl broader than a single-purpose prompt-to-image tool.

Its integration model is a notable fit for agent-oriented development. The built-in MCP server supports workflows involving MCP, Claude Code, and Cursor, while SSH and Vast.ai are also listed integrations. JSON output supports scripting, and ControlNet preprocessing adds structural guidance to image generation. The image-processing scope extends to upscaling, segmentation, face restoration, and background removal. This combination favors users who want image generation and downstream processing available in one local toolkit, rather than those seeking only a hosted image-generation interface.

modl itself is free and open source under AGPL-3.0, with no recurring software plan described. The cost distinction is hardware: models run on the user's GPU, while optional cloud GPU pods can be rented through the user's own Vast.ai account and billed there. That makes the software appealing to people comfortable with local infrastructure or arranging their own compute. It is a weaker fit for buyers seeking a managed service with predictable bundled compute or a clearly specified commercial-use arrangement; they should compare alternatives with those terms spelled out. Developers wanting local control, scripting, and agent integration are the clearest audience.

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modl pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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modl fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Text-to-imageYes
Reference imagesYes
Image editingYes
Monthly creditsNot verified
Commercial useNot verified
API accessNot verified
Output formatsPNG
DeploymentCloud, Self-hosted
PlatformsWeb
Integrations5 integrations: MCP, Claude Code, Cursor, SSH, Vast.ai
PricingFree plan
Websitemodl.run
Facts checked19 Sep 2026

modl integrations

modl lists 5 integrations on its own site.

  • MCP
  • Claude Code
  • Cursor
  • SSH
  • Vast.ai

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