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How to train a Z-Image LoRA: trainers, VRAM and settings

Everything you need to train Z-Image LoRAs: which trainers support it, VRAM, settings and where to rent a GPU.

Trainer support

TrainerStatus
ai-toolkitsupported (Z-Image, Turbo, De-Turbo)
OneTrainersupported
musubi-tunersupported
kohya sd-scriptsnot listed
SimpleTunersupported

VRAM

Not published. musubi: 12GB+ recommended for image training (general); --fp8_llm saves VRAM

→ Train Z-Image on 12 GB

Settings that work

Full guide with recipes: How to train a Z-Image LoRA.

Trainer comparisons

Where to rent a 16 GB+ GPU

Cheapest 16 GB+ cards (2026-10-20 08:06 UTC) from RunPod and Vast.ai. Prices move constantly; see the live price table.

GPUVRAMRunPod community $/hrVast.ai cheapest $/hr
Tesla V10016 GB$0.19$0.08
RTX 309024 GB$0.22$0.12
RTX 5060 Ti16 GB—$0.14
Tesla V100S32 GB—$0.14
RTX A500024 GB$0.16—
RTX A400016 GB$0.17—

Sources

FAQ

Which trainers support Z-Image?

ai-toolkit, OneTrainer, musubi-tuner, SimpleTuner

How much VRAM does Z-Image LoRA training need?

Not published. musubi: 12GB+ recommended for image training (general); --fp8_llm saves VRAM

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Data updated 2026-10-20. Disclosure: RunPod and Vast.ai links are referral links; ImageLoRA may earn a commission at no cost to you. unknown = no data yet. · Raw data (JSON) · llms.txt