Our platform provides two distinct environments, RunDiffusion Open Source applications and the RunDiffusion Platform (Formerly Runnit Platform), to cater to different user needs and workflows. Each environment operates independently with its own specific tools, billing method, balance, and content library. This document outlines the purpose and function of each environment to help you choose the best one for your tasks.
RunDiffusion
Purpose: The RunDiffusion environment is designed for users seeking direct control over their AI workspace. It allows you to launch and manage dedicated virtual servers that come pre-configured with a variety of popular open-source AI applications.
How it Works: You begin by selecting a server configuration based on your performance requirements. Once launched, you gain access to the applications installed on that server. Your usage is primarily billed based on the time the server is active.
For supported open-source applications, Mobius provides a high-performance server option designed for faster, smoother, and more responsive creative sessions.
Example Applications: Servers can be launched with leading open-source AI software, including:
- Auto1111
- ComfyUI
- FaceFusion
- FramePack
- Foooocus
- ReForge
- Kohya_ss
- And more!
Billing: RunDiffusion operates using a currency balance (e.g., USD, EUR, GBP). Charges are calculated based on the selected server size and the duration it remains running. This operates on a Pay-as-you-Go basis or deducts from the hours/credits included in your subscription plan. This balance is separate from the RunDiffusion Platform token balance.
Generations & Storage: Files created or used within the applications (images, videos, models, etc.) are stored on the active server instance. Storage rules depend on your account type:
- Pay-as-you-Go Users: Content generated on a server is cleared 72 hours after the server is shut down or becomes inactive. You must download any essential files before this period expires.
- Subscription Plan Users: Generated content is managed according to your plan's specific storage limits and retention policies.
Library: Content storage in RunDiffusion is tied directly to the active server environment or your plan's allocated storage space. This storage is separate and not accessible from the RunDiffusion Platform environment.
The RunDiffusion Platform
Purpose: The RunDiffusion Platform environment offers a streamlined experience focused on executing specific generation tasks using curated Tools and predefined pipelines. It removes the complexity of server management.
How it Works: Instead of launching servers, you select from a menu of available tools, workflows (often organized within "Boards"), or generation pipelines (e.g., "Upscale Image," "Generate Character"). The platform automatically manages the necessary computational resources for your selected task. You do not need to select or manage servers on the RunDiffusion Platform.
Tools: The RunDiffusion Platform provides direct access to curated, task-specific tools and multi-step pipelines designed for efficient content generation, often accessible via features like "Boards" or quick highly specialized “Apps.”
Billing: The RunDiffusion Platform uses a token balance. Each operation consumes a specific number of tokens, determined by the computational complexity, output parameters, and resources required for the task. This token balance is completely separate and independent from your RunDiffusion currency balance.
Generations & Storage: Content generated using RunDiffusion Platform Tools is automatically saved to your dedicated RunDiffusion Platform Library.
- Generations typically remain accessible within your RunDiffusion Platform Library (subject to account status and terms).
- You can download your creations directly from the RunDiffusion Platform Library.
- If you delete your account or downgrade to a Free Account your Library will be deleted.
Library: The RunDiffusion Platform Library exclusively stores content created through RunDiffusion Platform Tools. This library is separate and not connected to the storage associated with RunDiffusion servers.
FAQ: Key Difference Summary
The following table highlights the core distinctions between the RunDiffusion Open Source applications and the RunDiffusion Platform:
| Feature | RunDiffusion | RunDiffusion Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Server Launching & Direct Use of Open Source AI Apps | Streamlined Generation via Curated Tools & Pipelines |
| Example Software | Auto1111, ComfyUI, FaceFusion, FramePack, Foooocus, ReForge, Kohya | Specific RunDiffusion Platform Tools/Pipelines (often in Boards) |
| User Action | Select & Manage Servers, Use Installed Apps | Select & Run Specific Tools/Pipelines |
| Billing Unit | Currency ($ / € / £) | Tokens |
| Billing Basis | Server Size & Runtime (Time-based) | Computation per Task (Complexity-based) |
| Balance | Separate Currency Balance | Separate Token Balance |
| Storage | Temporary on Server (72hr PAYG) / Plan Storage Limit | Persistent RunDiffusion Platform Library |
| Library | Separate (Tied to server/plan storage) | Separate RunDiffusion Platform Library |
| Linkage | Balances and Libraries are NOT linked or transferable. | Balances and Libraries are NOT linked or transferable. |
Important Note:
The currency balance used for RunDiffusion and the token balance used for the RunDiffusion Platform are entirely separate and cannot be converted or transferred between the two environments. Likewise, the content stored within RunDiffusion server environments or plan storage is separate from the content stored in the RunDiffusion Platform Library.