ElementvsReactive Resume
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Element | Reactive Resume | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 13 621 | 45 021 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +117 | +1 620 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 34 |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 | v6.0.7 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Reactive Resume scores 87/100 against 76/100 for Element, so it is the safer default.
Reactive Resume ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for Element.
Reactive Resume is growing faster right now (+1 620 stars in 30 days).
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