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DiffusionBee vs Draw Things. Side by side.

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DiffusionBee

Draw Things

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For most everyday users, Draw Things wins because it runs on iPhones and iPads, not just Macs, and offers image-to-video animation. DiffusionBee is the better choice only if you need unlimited free generations on a Mac and want to avoid any subscription fees. The single biggest difference is mobile support: Draw Things works on your phone; DiffusionBee does not.

DiffusionBee

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Draw Things

Free & $8.99/mo plans #3884 of 3,826 Web

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Choose DiffusionBee if

You own a Mac and want to generate unlimited images for free, even if it's slower
You're privacy-conscious and don't want your prompts or images sent to any server
You want to train a custom model on your own photos (e.g., for a personal art style) without paying
You don't need to generate images on a phone or tablet

Choose Draw Things if

You want to generate images on your iPhone or iPad while commuting or traveling
You're a beginner who wants the simplest possible setup — just download and type
You want to turn a photo into a short video clip (e.g., for social media)
You're okay paying $8.99/month for faster generation and extra features

Key differences

DiffusionBee is completely free; Draw Things has a $8.99/month subscription for full features.
Draw Things runs on iPhone and iPad; DiffusionBee is Mac-only.
Draw Things can generate short videos from images; DiffusionBee cannot.
DiffusionBee lets you import custom model files (.safetensors); Draw Things only uses built-in models.
Both run offline, but Draw Things is easier to start (App Store vs. manual download).
DiffusionBee is better for heavy, unlimited use on a Mac; Draw Things is better for mobile convenience.

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	DiffusionBee	Draw Things
Free plan
Mobile app
API access

DiffusionBee: strengths & weaknesses

Completely free with no limits on how many images you generate
Your images never leave your computer — great for private or sensitive work
One-click install, no technical skills needed
Can fine-tune models with your own photos using LoRA
Only works on Macs — no iPhone, iPad, or Windows support
Slower than cloud services, especially on older Macs with 8GB RAM
No way to use it from other apps or websites (no API, no integrations)

Draw Things: strengths & weaknesses

Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — you can generate images on your phone
Very easy to get started: just download from the App Store and type a prompt
Can create short animations from images (image-to-video)
Runs offline, so no internet needed and your data stays private
Free version is limited; advanced features or faster generation cost $8.99/month
Slower on older iPhones and iPads
No way to connect it to other tools like Photoshop or Notion

Common questions

Which one is better for a beginner who has never used AI image generation?

Draw Things is easier because you just download it from the App Store and start typing. DiffusionBee requires a manual download and a 4GB model download, but it's still beginner-friendly if you're on a Mac.

Can I use DiffusionBee or Draw Things on Windows or Android?

No. Both tools are exclusive to Apple devices. DiffusionBee is Mac-only, and Draw Things works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. For Windows or Android, you'd need a different tool.

Is DiffusionBee better than Draw Things for privacy?

Both are equally private because they run entirely offline on your device. Neither sends your images or prompts to the cloud unless you choose to pay for cloud compute in Draw Things.

Which tool is faster for generating images?

Draw Things is generally faster on modern Apple devices because it's more optimized, but both are slower than cloud services. DiffusionBee can be noticeably slow on Macs with only 8GB RAM.

Can I use these tools for commercial projects?

Yes, both tools let you keep full rights to your generated images. However, check the license of any custom models you download — some may have restrictions.

Draw Things wins for mobile convenience and ease of use; DiffusionBee wins for free unlimited generation on Mac.

If you have an iPhone or iPad and want the easiest way to start making AI images on the go, go with Draw Things — just be ready to pay $8.99/month if you use it a lot. If you're on a Mac and want to generate as many images as you want for free, DiffusionBee is a solid choice, though it'll be slower on older machines.

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Mobile app

API access