Local (Self Hosted)
Cost
Free (you own the GPU)
Setup
Download and install, need compatible GPU
GPU power
Limited by your hardware
Privacy
Images never leave your machine
Speed
Depends on your GPU, no network latency
Unlimited generations
Yes, no per image cost
Comfy Cloud
Cost
Starting at $9.99/month
Setup
Sign up and start generating
GPU power
Access to A100, H100 and more
Privacy
Images processed on Comfy Org servers
Speed
Depends on queue and plan tier
Unlimited generations
Limited by plan credits
Comfy Cloud plan comparison
Standard
$9.99/mo
POPULAR
Creator
$29.99/mo
Pro
$99.99/mo
Enterprise
Custom
Start local, then consider cloud
If you have an NVIDIA GPU with 8GB or more VRAM, start with the free self hosted option. You will learn ComfyUI faster with instant local iteration. Consider Comfy Cloud later if you need more GPU power, want to run multiple workflows simultaneously, or need to collaborate with others. The workflow format is identical between local and cloud, so you can switch anytime.