chromavsWebCodex
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chroma | WebCodex | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 5 in Vector Database | #60 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 29 597 | 2 447 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +233 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | latest · 24 Jun 2026 | v0.4.6 · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
chroma scores 79/100 against 55/100 for WebCodex, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, chroma is easier to run; WebCodex needs more configuration.
chroma is growing faster right now (+233 stars in 30 days).
chroma details →WebCodex details →