# Guaardvark vs llms.py

> Two self-hosted [ChatGPT alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/chatgpt), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Guaardvark | llms.py |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #81 of 209 in AI Agents | #28 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 292 | 628 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.4.2 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.0.26 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Guaardvark scores 53/100 against 50/100 for llms.py, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, llms.py is easier to run; Guaardvark needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Guaardvark](https://selfhost.directory/project/guaardvark) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/guaardvark.md)
- [llms.py](https://selfhost.directory/project/llms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/llms.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/guaardvark-vs-llms