ChatGPT Next WebvsPolis
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ChatGPT Next Web | Polis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 69 in AI Chat | #1 of 2 in Surveys |
| GitHub stars | 88 907 | 1 221 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +95 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v2.42.2 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
ChatGPT Next Web scores 85/100 against 54/100 for Polis, so it is the safer default.
Polis ships more often: 1 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; Polis needs more configuration.
ChatGPT Next Web is growing faster right now (+95 stars in 30 days).
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