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DreamShaper 8 LCM

by Lykon · Released 2024

LCM-accelerated image generation model by Lykon. Uses Latent Consistency Models for fast, high-quality generation. Tied with SDXL Lightning as the most affordable option.

Image Generation

DreamShaper 8 LCM

Powered by Lykon · Latent Consistency Model (LCM)

Context Window

N/A

Parameters

Undisclosed

Max Output

N/A

Category

Image Generation

Overview

DreamShaper 8 LCM is Lykon's image generation model accelerated with Latent Consistency Models (LCM), a technique that enables high-quality image generation in very few inference steps. The LCM approach distills the diffusion process into a consistency model that can generate coherent images in as few as 2-4 steps, dramatically reducing generation time.

DreamShaper 8 is known for its versatile artistic style range — it handles everything from photorealistic scenes to fantasy art, anime-style illustrations, and abstract compositions. The LCM acceleration preserves this style versatility while making generation nearly instantaneous, making it ideal for creative exploration and rapid iteration.

At $0.04 per image (tied with SDXL Lightning), DreamShaper 8 LCM is one of the most affordable image generation options available. Its combination of fast generation, diverse style capabilities, and low cost makes it particularly well-suited for creative imagery, fantasy content, batch generation, and style exploration workflows.

Pricing

MetricPrice
Price /image₹4.0000

1 credit = ₹1 = $0.01 USD. Prices shown from provider; CallMissed passes through with ~35% markup.

Key Highlights

  • LCM-accelerated generation
  • Tied lowest cost at $0.04/image
  • Good artistic style range
  • Fast inference

Benchmarks

BenchmarkScore
Generation Speed2-4 steps
Price$0.04
Style RangeWide
Resolution1024×1024

Technical Details

  • Latent Consistency Model (LCM) acceleration for fast generation
  • Generates coherent images in 2-4 inference steps
  • Based on DreamShaper 8 — known for versatile artistic styles
  • Default resolution: 1024×1024 pixels
  • Tied cheapest image model at $0.04 per image
  • OpenAI-compatible API for easy integration

Strengths

  • Wide artistic style range — from photorealistic to fantasy to anime
  • LCM acceleration enables near-instant generation in 2-4 steps
  • Tied cheapest at $0.04/image — great for creative exploration
  • Versatile for both commercial and artistic applications

Limitations

  • Lower photorealistic fidelity than Flux 2 Dev
  • LCM distillation may produce occasional artifacts
  • Less precise prompt adherence on highly specific technical descriptions

Use Cases

Creative imageryFantasy and artistic contentFast batch generationStyle exploration

API Example

curl https://api.callmissed.com/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer cm_YOUR_KEY" \
  -d '{"model": "dreamshaper-8-lcm", "prompt": "A fantasy landscape with dragons", "n": 1}'

Endpoint: POST /v1/images/generations · Model ID: dreamshaper-8-lcm

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