Answervssdnext
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | sdnext | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 11 in Image Generation |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 7 362 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Answer and sdnext score the same (71/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Answer ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sdnext.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; sdnext needs more configuration.
Answer details →sdnext details →