Agent Zerovsllms.py
Two self-hosted ChatGPT alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Agent Zero | llms.py | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #15 of 209 in AI Agents | #28 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 19 593 | 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +332 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.14 · 13 Oct 2026 | v4.0.26 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Agent Zero scores 76/100 against 50/100 for llms.py, so it is the safer default.
Agent Zero ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for llms.py.
If you want the quickest setup, llms.py is easier to run; Agent Zero needs more configuration.
Agent Zero is growing faster right now (+332 stars in 30 days).
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