Dim0vsNextChat
Two self-hosted ChatGPT alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dim0 | NextChat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #53 of 125 in AI | #12 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 191 | 88 912 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +106 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.3.101 · 13 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
NextChat scores 81/100 against 49/100 for Dim0, so it is the safer default.
Dim0 ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for NextChat.
If you want the quickest setup, NextChat is easier to run; Dim0 needs more configuration.
NextChat is growing faster right now (+106 stars in 30 days).
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