# DeepSeek Harness vs os1

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

| | DeepSeek Harness | os1 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 209 in AI Agents | #80 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 264 716 ✓ | 199 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 724 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

DeepSeek Harness scores 87/100 against 42/100 for os1, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, DeepSeek Harness is easier to run; os1 needs more configuration.

DeepSeek Harness is growing faster right now (+8 724 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [DeepSeek Harness](https://selfhost.directory/project/deepseek-harness) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/deepseek-harness.md)
- [os1](https://selfhost.directory/project/os1) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/os1.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/deepseek-harness-vs-os1