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open sourceApache-2.0Local or hosted★ 28kactive aug 2026

InvokeAI

A local image studio with a real canvas, masks, history, reruns, and no credit meter.

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Technical Profile & Specs

verified 2026-08-10

Cost
$0 / forever (Open Source)
License
Apache-2.0
Hosting Model
Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
Platforms
desktopwebself-hostedone-click install
Installation
Install through Invoke's launcher on Windows, macOS, or Linux, or deploy the documented Docker setup
Operational Setup
The launcher is straightforward, but the user still needs a compatible GPU, a large model download, and sometimes a gated-model login or provider API key
Where Your Data Lives
Models, images, boards, canvas state, prompts, metadata, and a SQLite database live in the local Invoke data directory; API-backed nodes send only the selected prompt and image context to their provider
The Catch / Trade-off
Its canvas is stronger, but it needs local hardware and model management or paid APIs instead of Dezgo's immediate metered endpoint.

Replaces 7 paid apps

up to $57/mo ($684/yr) in subscriptions

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InvokeAI FAQ

Common questions

Is InvokeAI free and open source?+

InvokeAI is an open-source tool licensed under Apache-2.0 that runs on local or hosted. A local image studio with a real canvas, masks, history, reruns, and no credit meter.

What paid software does InvokeAI replace?+

InvokeAI serves as a free replacement for 7 paid SaaS applications: Dezgo, DreamStudio, Ideogram, Leonardo AI, Mage.Space, Midjourney, Playground AI, saving up to $57/month ($684/year) in subscription bills.

How do you install and set up InvokeAI?+

Installation: Install through Invoke's launcher on Windows, macOS, or Linux, or deploy the documented Docker setup. Setup notes: The launcher is straightforward, but the user still needs a compatible GPU, a large model download, and sometimes a gated-model login or provider API key

What is the catch or trade-off with InvokeAI?+

Its canvas is stronger, but it needs local hardware and model management or paid APIs instead of Dezgo's immediate metered endpoint.