Own the studio, not just rent it
Most AI creation tools are someone else's app, or a single-purpose WordPress add-on. StudioUI is a complete, multi-medium studio that runs on your site — hosted or self-hosted.
| StudioUI | Standalone apps (e.g. Midjourney, Character.ai) | Single-feature WP plugins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on your own WordPress site | Yes | No — their platform | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Sometimes | Usually |
| Video & GIF | Yes | Sometimes | Rare |
| Music generation | Yes | Rare | Rare |
| Chat companions + voice | Yes | Yes | No |
| No-setup hosted compute | Yes | Yes | Usually keys-only |
| Bring your own API keys | Yes (Pro) | No | Sometimes |
| Self-host / fully private | Yes (Pro) | No | Rare |
| Full creative control on your own hardware | Yes — Pro self-host | No | No |
| Resell credits to your members | Yes | No | Rare |
| Use any payment processor you choose | Yes — any WooCommerce gateway | No | Sometimes |
| You own the audience & data | Yes | No | Yes |
| One unified interface | Yes | Varies | Per-feature |
| Works with any WooCommerce gateway | Yes | No | Sometimes |
Category comparison for orientation — capabilities of specific products vary. BYO keys and self-hosting are Pro features ($149/yr). Advanced generation is self-host-only on Pro.
The difference is ownership

vs. standalone apps
Companion and image apps keep your users, your data and your revenue on their platform. With StudioUI the studio lives on your domain — you set the brand, the prices and the rules.
See how it works →vs. single-feature plugins
Most WordPress AI plugins do one thing — just images, or just chat. StudioUI is five studios plus companions in one cohesive, maintained product.
Compare features →vs. raw API wrappers
Skip the DevOps. Start on hosted compute with a one-time code, then graduate to your own keys and GPUs on Pro whenever you want — no migration, no rebuild.
Try hosted compute free →Stop sending your audience to someone else's app.
Install StudioUI on your site and start owning the generation experience.