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InvokeAI iconInvokeAI

The score measures project health and popularity. It is not a hands-on review. How it works

A polished creative studio for image generation, with a canvas, layers, and tools aimed at artists.

  • Easy install
  • Works on Windows, Mac, Linux

The openness label

Code
Open source, Apache-2.0
Models
Open weights, your choice
Runs
On your computer
Real cost
Free

What you need to run it

About 16 GB of memory. Graphics card with about 8 GB of video memory.

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  • 29,070 stars on GitHub
  • Last updated 2026-11-11
  • Latest release v6.14.4

Quick answers

Is InvokeAI free?

Yes. InvokeAI is free and open source, released under the Apache-2.0 license. There is nothing to buy and no subscription.

Does InvokeAI run on my own computer?

Yes. InvokeAI runs entirely on your own computer, so your files and prompts stay with you.

What do I need to run InvokeAI?

About 16 GB of memory. Graphics card with about 8 GB of video memory. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Is InvokeAI still maintained?

Yes. The InvokeAI project was last updated on 2026-11-11.

What paid tools can InvokeAI replace?

People use InvokeAI as a free alternative to Midjourney, Freepik, Adobe Firefly, and Leonardo.Ai.

Checked by Forkopolis on November 11, 2026.

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