element-webvsZero-K
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| element-web | Zero-K | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 33 in Communication | #2 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 13 622 | 877 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +118 | +26 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Lua |
Which one should you pick?
element-web scores 75/100 against 62/100 for Zero-K, so it is the safer default.
element-web ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zero-K.
If you want the quickest setup, Zero-K is easier to run; element-web needs more configuration.
element-web is growing faster right now (+118 stars in 30 days).
element-web details →Zero-K details →
Swap a project
Keep element-web, compare it with
Keep Zero-K, compare it with