Midjourney is an independent research lab that focuses on the exploration of new mediums of thought and the expansion of human imaginative capabilities. The lab conducts exploratory research aimed at enhancing the cognitive and creative processes of individuals. It was founded in 2021 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Black Forest Labs specializes in artificial intelligence with a focus on image generation technology. It offers a suite of products named FLUX.1, which includes various models for state-of-the-art performance in image generation, adherence to prompts, and visual quality. These products cater to different user needs, from enterprise solutions to open-source tools for personal use. It was founded in 2024 and is based in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

Runway is an applied AI research company that focuses on advancing creativity within the art and entertainment sectors. The company offers a suite of creative tools powered by multimodal AI systems that facilitate the generation and manipulation of audiovisual content, making it accessible and empowering for storytellers and creatives. Runway primarily sells to the creative industry, offering solutions that enhance the capabilities of filmmakers, artists, and content creators. It was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.

Playground is a company that operates in the artificial intelligence and technology sector. The company offers a multi-function AI image generation tool and a general-purpose AI chatbot, which allows users to create art and images using Stable Diffusion, and chat with different AI language models. Playground primarily serves creators and individuals in the digital art and content creation industry. It was founded in 2020 and is based in London, England.

Invoke develops a generative artificial intelligence platform to focus on visual media creation for professional studios across various industries. The company offers a suite of tools that enable studios to create visual content by training models on their intellectual property, managing the production process, and maintaining ownership of their data. Its solutions cater to sectors such as gaming, film and TV, retail, architecture, and product design. The company was founded in 2023 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alpaca is a company that focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and art, operating within the technology and creative industries. The company offers a suite of AI tools designed to assist artists in their creative process, enabling them to generate images, refine concepts, and experiment with style and composition. Alpaca primarily serves the creative industry, particularly artists and designers. It is based in California, United States.