Comfy Cloud vs ComfyUI Local

Last updated: June 12, 2026

This article explains the differences between Comfy Cloud and ComfyUI Local and helps you decide which setup fits your workflow.

Q. What’s the difference between Comfy Cloud and ComfyUI Local?

The main difference is where and how your workflows run.

ComfyUI Local

  • Runs on your own machine

  • Uses your own GPU and environment

  • Gives you more flexibility to install models and customize your setup

Comfy Cloud

  • Runs on Comfy-managed infrastructure

  • Requires no installation or setup

  • Lets you start generating directly from your browser

Both follow the same general ComfyUI workflow experience and continue to be actively developed.

Q. Which one should I choose?

Comfy Cloud may be a good fit if you:

  • Want to get started quickly

  • Prefer not to manage installation or GPU setup

  • Want access from different devices

ComfyUI Local may be a better fit if you:

  • Prefer full environment control

  • Want to manage your own models and environment

  • Need workflows that depend on unsupported local configurations

Q. Can I use the same workflows in Cloud and Local?

Generally, yes.

Comfy Cloud and ComfyUI Local use the same general workflow format, so workflows can usually be shared between both environments.

However, compatibility may vary if your workflow depends on:

  • Nodes not currently supported in Cloud

  • Environment-specific configurations

  • Models or dependencies that are unavailable in Cloud

Q. Can I use my own models in Comfy Cloud?

Yes, for those on the Creator or Pro plans, you can bring in your own models & LoRAs from CivitAI or Huggingface to perfect your own style.

Q. Are all custom nodes available in Comfy Cloud?

Not all Local custom nodes are available in Cloud.

Comfy Cloud supports a growing set of popular custom nodes that are maintained for compatibility and stability.

You can always check Cloud to see the list of supported extensions and nodes.

If there are any custom nodes, custom models, or workflows you were hoping to use in Comfy Cloud, we’d really appreciate it if you could share them via the form below. Your feedback directly helps us prioritize what to support next:

👉 Request Custom Nodes in Cloud

Q. Can I use API with Comfy Cloud?

API access is available on supported Cloud subscription plans.

Please refer to the latest Cloud pricing page for available plans and access details:

👉 See Comfy Cloud Pricing

For development guides and API documentation:

👉 See Comfy Docs - Cloud API