ChatGPT Next Webvsphenixcode
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ChatGPT Next Web | phenixcode | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 36/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 69 in AI Chat | #100 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 88 926 | 21 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v2.4.2 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
ChatGPT Next Web scores 85/100 against 36/100 for phenixcode, so it is the safer default.
phenixcode ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ChatGPT Next Web.
If you want the quickest setup, ChatGPT Next Web is easier to run; phenixcode needs more configuration.
ChatGPT Next Web is growing faster right now (+113 stars in 30 days).
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