# CookCLI vs Zero

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | CookCLI | Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 18 in Recipe Management | #22 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 1 423 | 1 768 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +32 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.39.0 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.11.0 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

CookCLI scores 61/100 against 56/100 for Zero, so it is the safer default.

CookCLI ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Zero.

If you want the quickest setup, CookCLI is easier to run; Zero needs more configuration.

CookCLI is growing faster right now (+32 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [CookCLI](https://selfhost.directory/project/cookcli) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cookcli.md)
- [Zero](https://selfhost.directory/project/zero) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zero.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cookcli-vs-zero