BrushNet
A Plug-and-Play Image Inpainting Model with Decomposed Dual-Branch Diffusion
- Status
- UnmaintainedNo commits in 617 days.
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 14, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier · from $0
What it is
BrushNet is an advanced image inpainting model that uses a decomposed dual-branch diffusion process to fill in missing parts of images seamlessly. It offers high-quality results and can be easily integrated into various applications for enhancing image editing capabilities.
BrushNet stands out for its unique decomposed dual-branch diffusion process, offering superior image inpainting quality compared to other models in the same category.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Developers working on image restoration projects who need high-quality inpainting results
Design teams looking to automate and enhance their photo editing workflows with advanced AI tools
Look elsewhere if
Projects requiring real-time processing of large volumes of images due to computational demands
Applications that require minimal setup time, as BrushNet requires self-hosting and integration effort
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
- 01
Limited documentation and examples for complex use cases
Official repository lacks detailed guides beyond basic usage scenarios
- 02
Performance degradation with high-resolution images
Processing times increase exponentially with image resolution above 4K
What it does well
Decomposed Dual-Branch Diffusion for high-quality inpainting
Plug-and-play model for easy integration into applications
Highly customizable parameters for different use cases
Pricing
- Free tier
- YesOpen source — free to use
- Paid from
- $0
- Model
- Flat rate
- Enterprise plan
- No
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
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