What is InvokeAI?
InvokeAI is an image & design tool and completely free. Pro canvas for Stable Diffusion with inpainting and board workflows. We rate it 8.3/10 after hands-on testing. Because it is open source (Apache-2.0), you can run it yourself and keep full control of your data.
InvokeAI at a glance
| Category | Image & Design |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | ✓ Apache-2.0 |
| GitHub stars | ★ 25k |
| Our score | 8.3/10 |
| Partner deal | — |
Why we rate InvokeAI
- Has a genuinely free version — no credit card to start.
- Open source (Apache-2.0) — self-hostable and yours to modify.
- Backed by a large community — 25k GitHub stars.
InvokeAI FAQ
Is InvokeAI free?
Yes. InvokeAI is completely free to use.
Is InvokeAI open source?
Yes — InvokeAI is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and can be self-hosted.
What are the best InvokeAI alternatives?
We track 21 other image & design tools you can compare with InvokeAI in the directory.
How do we rate InvokeAI?
We score InvokeAI 8.3 out of 10 after hands-on testing, weighing the free tier, output quality, ease of use and value. Scores are decided before any partnership and never bought.
