Invoke
Open-source layered canvas for Stable Diffusion and FLUX, with inpainting, control layers and node workflows.
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About Invoke
Invoke is listed in our image generation category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. Open-source layered canvas for Stable Diffusion and FLUX, with inpainting, control layers and node workflows. Pricing, as the maker states it: Free and open source (Apache-2.0), self-hosted; the hosted service closed in Oct 2025. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-19.
What is Invoke?
Invoke is an open-source creative engine for generating and refining images with AI, with a web-based UI that also underpins several commercial products. It is free to use under a commercially friendly licence and installs on your own hardware through the Invoke launcher.
Its Unified Canvas brings generation, inpainting and outpainting, brush tools and control layers into one space, and node-based Workflows let you build and share custom pipelines. Boards and a gallery keep images and their prompts organized, and a Model Manager handles checkpoints, diffusers and some GGUF models.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-19. Official site: invoke.ai.
Who is Invoke for?
Artists and studios who want a polished local app for Stable Diffusion and FLUX image work, with both a canvas and node workflows.
Invoke at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: invoke-ai/InvokeAI · 28,802 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Unified Canvas with inpainting, outpainting and control layers
- Node-based Workflows you can build and share
- Boards and gallery with prompt recall
- Model Manager (ckpt, diffusers, some GGUF)
- Segmentation and selection models (SAM / SAM2)
Invoke FAQ
What is Invoke?
Invoke is an open-source creative engine for generating and refining images with AI, with a web-based UI that also underpins several commercial products. It is free to use under a commercially friendly licence and installs on your own hardware through the Invoke launcher.
Who is Invoke for?
Artists and studios who want a polished local app for Stable Diffusion and FLUX image work, with both a canvas and node workflows.
Is Invoke free?
Invoke's pricing, as the maker states it: Free and open source (Apache-2.0), self-hosted; the hosted service closed in Oct 2025. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Invoke open source?
Yes. Invoke is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
How do I install Invoke?
Download the Invoke Launcher from GitHub releases and install on compatible hardware.
What are alternatives to Invoke?
Similar tools include Stability AI, Krita AI Diffusion, Draw Things, Dzine, FLORA and Artbreeder.
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