# InvokeAI vs Nomad

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | InvokeAI | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Image Generation | #2 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 28 898 ✓ | 17 044 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +618 ✓ | +75 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 16 ✓ |
| Latest release | v6.14.2 · 27 Sept 2026 ✓ | v2.0.7 · 18 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

InvokeAI scores 82/100 against 76/100 for Nomad, so it is the safer default.

Nomad ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for InvokeAI.

If you want the quickest setup, InvokeAI is easier to run; Nomad needs more configuration.

InvokeAI is growing faster right now (+618 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [InvokeAI](https://selfhost.directory/project/invokeai) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/invokeai.md)
- [Nomad](https://selfhost.directory/project/nomad) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nomad.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/invokeai-vs-nomad