Stability AI officially announces the launch of the Stability AI membership system. The membership structure introduces three levels to meet the needs of different user groups, ranging from individual enthusiasts to Fortune 500 companies.

The first level, non-commercial, is free for personal use and research, providing access to a complete suite of core models.

The professional level is priced at $20 per month and is aimed at creators, developers, and startups, offering self-hosted commercial use of core models and access to an exclusive Discord community. Discounts are available for those facing financial difficulties.

The enterprise level is designed for larger companies, offering custom pricing that includes professional-level services and the option to add additional enterprise features such as support and solution engineering.

Customers have multiple deployment options, including membership, self-serve API developer platform, or collaboration with cloud service provider partners. Previous model releases may have separate licenses accessible on Hugging Face.

The purpose of this initiative by Stability AI is to make advanced generative AI technology accessible to everyone while maintaining affordability. The company emphasizes its commitment to fostering innovation and accessible technological progress, empowering professionals and creators.

By providing flexible and controllable solutions, Stability AI enables users to retain full control over their data and products within their environment, while also enabling scalability and innovation.

Stability AI announced its membership plan in the face of financial challenges, which has led to pressure from investors for potential sell-off and resulted in the resignation of its CEO, Emad Mostaque.

According to a post by Mostaque on X, the company's revenue in August was $1.2 million, and it is expected to reach $3 million this month from software and services. Mostaque later deleted the post.