ElementvsToolJet
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Element | ToolJet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #1 of 17 in Low Code |
| GitHub stars | 13 621 | 41 141 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +119 | +157 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 76 |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 | v3.20.251-lts · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
ToolJet scores 77/100 against 76/100 for Element, so it is the safer default.
ToolJet ships more often: 76 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for Element.
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