Image generation
InvokeAI
A polished, professional image-generation studio
Popularity
★ 28k
Last update
August 2026
License / pricing
Apache-2.0
Category
Image generation
What it does
Unified canvas, board organization and workflows make it the most production-friendly open image app.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyEasy to start
- Command lineRequired
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineNo
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
InvokeAI FAQ
- Is InvokeAI free?
- Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use InvokeAI?
- You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.
- Does InvokeAI work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use InvokeAI commercially?
- The licence is Apache-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InvokeAI (this page) | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| Stable Diffusion web UI | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| Deep-Live-Cam | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Fooocus | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.