Agent ZerovsGuaardvark
Two self-hosted ChatGPT alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Agent Zero | Guaardvark | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #14 of 209 in AI Agents | #81 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 19 593 | 292 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +341 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.14 · 13 Oct 2026 | v3.4.2 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Agent Zero scores 76/100 against 53/100 for Guaardvark, so it is the safer default.
Agent Zero ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Guaardvark.
If you want the quickest setup, Agent Zero is easier to run; Guaardvark needs more configuration.
Agent Zero is growing faster right now (+341 stars in 30 days).
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