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InvokeAI vs SD.Next
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| Fact | InvokeAI | SD.Next |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 28k | 7.3k |
| Latest | v6.14.2 | 2026-07-14 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 16 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 9+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Midjourney. Alternatives to Midjourney →
PartialInvokeAIRuns open models such as Stable Diffusion and FLUX locally, with a canvas for inpainting and node workflows; Midjourney's own models are not available.
PartialSD.NextA web UI for generating images with open diffusion models on your own hardware; Midjourney's own models are not available.
InvokeAI
- v7.0.0-alpha.12026-10-04InvokeAI 7.0.0 (alpha 1)pre-release
- v6.14.22026-09-27Version 6.14.2
- v6.14.12026-09-06Version 6.14.1
- v6.14.02026-08-25InvokeAI 6.14.0
- v6.14.0-rc22026-08-16InvokeAI 6.14.0 (release candidate 2)pre-release
SD.Next
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InvokeAI
unsigned The latest release, v6.14.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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SD.Next
✓ signed The latest release, 2026-07-14, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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