🔰 The old "Frustration Points" are gone
No need for Git commands or Python version management. 2026's ComfyUI (Desktop V1) has evolved into a "normal app" where you just double-click the installer and the Python 3.13 and CUDA 13.0 environment is automatically set up.
🏭 Farewell to WebUI, Hello "OS"
The Revolution of Desktop V1 (Core v0.11.x)
It has an isolated Python environment inside the app, so it doesn't pollute your PC
environment.
Also, extension (node) management has evolved from Git to "Registry (CNR)",
drastically reducing accidents where "updating broke everything".
| Feature | WebUI (A1111/Forge) | ComfyUI (Desktop V1) |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Vending Machine (Buy finished product) | Factory Line (Design the process) |
| Video Gen | Weak (Sora-level is impossible) | Strong (Supports Wan 2.6 / LTXV 2) |
| Extensibility | Plugin dependent | Infinite (Paper implementations usable same-day) |
🎥 Video Gen Supremacy: From Flux to Sora-class Models
Flux.1 / Flux.2
High-quality models that made the legacy SDXL a thing of the past. Specifically in text rendering and detailed pose control via ControlNet, it offers more flexible control than WebUI.
Wan 2.6 / LTXV 2
"From Still to Video". The workflow of loading a generated character as a reference and turning it into a video while maintaining consistency can currently only be achieved with ComfyUI.
⚠️ Security and Hardware Walls
Stricter Security
Following attack incidents in 2025, security standards have been tightened. Unsigned "wild nodes" cannot be installed by default.Safety has improved, but the freedom to casually try experimental code is being lost.
The "Human Rights" Line for Specs
The recommended line for running video models at full resolution. Even the RTX 4090 is borderline. You are faced with the choice: "Buy an RTX 5090 or give up and use Cloud APIs."☁️ Hybrid Operation: Outsource "Heavy Lifting"
Official Cloud API
To overcome local machine limits, commercial APIs like Grok Imagine and Vidu are integrated by default. The trend is smart usage: "Test locally (Free), Run production in Cloud (Pennis)."👋 Summary: Paradise for the Determined
Error logs are not "rejection" but "dialogue." For those who enjoy troubleshooting, there is no
toy box more stimulating than this.
Be satisfied with WebUI, or rule the "structure" with ComfyUI. The choice is yours.