Promptus vs. ComfyUI

Promptus vs. Local ComfyUI: What’s the Difference?

⚖️ ComfyUI vs Promptus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Promptus (Cloud)	ComfyUI (Local)
Installation	One-click Download App or Browser Web	Manual setup via Python, Git
Platform Access	Web app (any device) + optional desktop app	Desktop only
Hardware	Your local GPU or Distributed cloud GPUs	Your local GPU (requires good specs)
Model Access	Built-in models (SDXL, HiDream, Flux, Gemini Flash, etc.)	User installs and manages models manually
Workflow Editor	Visual, no-code CosyFlows + node view	Node-based canvas (JSON logic)
Ease of Use	Beginner-friendly, prebuilt templates	Technical learning curve
Features	Image-to-video, animation, 3D generation (Hunyuan3D), effects	Full node customization, deep control
Collaboration	Real-time, multi-user sessions	Single user only
Sharing	Save, remix, and publish workflows to a public gallery	Manual export/import of JSON files
Security	Cloud-secured, no local data dependency	Full local control (but manual management)
Updates	Auto-managed in the cloud	User maintains ComfyUI and custom nodes
Customization	Built-in wizards, dynamic templates	Total control with node packs
Cost	Free tier + GPU credits or subscriptions	Free, but requires strong GPU and local setup time

🧠 Who Should Use What?

🎨 Use Promptus If You Want:

A quick, no-install way to run ComfyUI in your browser or on your PC
Prebuilt CosyFlows to generate images, videos, or 3D assets
Easy access to top-tier models like Gemini Flash or HiDream
Real-time collaboration, shareable workflows, or a public gallery
A streamlined, beginner-friendly AI experience
Full offline access and privacy

🛠️ Use Local ComfyUI If You Want:

Absolute control over every node, model, and workflow detail
Custom node development
Upkeep of nodes and manual verification of malicious software
A DIY setup

Promptus brings ComfyUI to the cloud—making it accessible, powerful, and shareable without the technical overhead. It’s ideal for creators, teams, educators, and even professionals working across image, video, and 3D workflows.

ComfyUI (Local) is good for custom node development and advanced tinkering—but it comes with complexity and security risks.

🎨 Try the browser version of ComfyUI on Promptus
🖥️ Or download the Promptus desktop version if you prefer a hybrid setup