ElementvsWren AI OSS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Element | Wren AI OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #4 of 15 in Business Intelligence |
| GitHub stars | 13 622 | 18 003 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +118 | +258 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 56 |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 | wren-v0.17.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Element scores 76/100 against 73/100 for Wren AI OSS, so it is the safer default.
Wren AI OSS ships more often: 56 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for Element.
If you want the quickest setup, Wren AI OSS is easier to run; Element needs more configuration.
Wren AI OSS is growing faster right now (+258 stars in 30 days).
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