AnswervsJuggleIM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | JuggleIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 31/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #102 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 3 532 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v1.8.16 · 24 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | — |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Answer scores 71/100 against 31/100 for JuggleIM, so it is the safer default.
Answer ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for JuggleIM.
Answer is growing faster right now (+20 stars in 30 days).
Answer details →JuggleIM details →