ElementvsGreenlight
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Element | Greenlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #12 of 25 in Video Conferencing |
| GitHub stars | 13 621 | 850 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +119 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 | release-3.9.0.1 · 9 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Element scores 76/100 against 57/100 for Greenlight, so it is the safer default.
Element ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Greenlight.
Element is growing faster right now (+119 stars in 30 days).
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