# InvokeAI vs skyvern

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

| | InvokeAI | skyvern |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Image Generation | #3 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 28 899 ✓ | 23 293 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +619 ✓ | +235 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 26 ✓ |
| Latest release | v6.14.2 · 27 Sept 2026 | v1.0.56 · 14 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

InvokeAI scores 82/100 against 75/100 for skyvern, so it is the safer default.

skyvern ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for InvokeAI.

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

InvokeAI is growing faster right now (+619 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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