InvokeAI
Stable Diffusion Toolkit for Windows, Mac and Linux with low GPU requirements.
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 15, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier · from $0
What it is
InvokeAI is a Stable Diffusion toolkit that runs on various operating systems including Windows, Mac, and Linux. It supports GPUs with as little as 4 GB of RAM, making it accessible to a wide range of users.
InvokeAI stands out as an open-source toolkit for Stable Diffusion that supports multiple operating systems and low GPU requirements, making it accessible to developers and artists alike.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Developers who need a flexible and accessible toolkit for Stable Diffusion on various operating systems.
Artists looking to generate high-quality images with low hardware requirements.
Look elsewhere if
Users requiring cloud-based services without self-hosting capabilities
Projects needing real-time image generation in a web environment
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
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Performance bottlenecks with large-scale image generation tasks
Users report increased latency when generating high-resolution images or running multiple instances concurrently
What it does well
Runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux
Supports GPUs with as little as 4 GB of RAM
Open-source under MIT License
Pricing
- Free tier
- YesOpen source — free to use
- Paid from
- $0
- Model
- Flat rate
- Enterprise plan
- No
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
Performance benchmarks
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Set up InvokeAI
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.