ejabberdvsLibreChat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ejabberd | LibreChat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 85/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 110 in Chat | #1 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 6 749 | 46 434 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +17 | +1 626 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | 26.09 · 29 Sept 2026 | v0.8.8 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Erlang | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
LibreChat scores 85/100 against 72/100 for ejabberd, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, LibreChat is easier to run; ejabberd needs more configuration.
LibreChat is growing faster right now (+1 626 stars in 30 days).
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