helixvsphenixcode
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| helix | phenixcode | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 36/100 |
| Rank in category | #81 of 209 in AI Agents | #100 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 825 | 21 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 42 | 10 |
| Latest release | 2.12.46 · 30 Oct 2026 | v2.4.2 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Go | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
helix scores 53/100 against 36/100 for phenixcode, so it is the safer default.
helix ships more often: 42 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for phenixcode.
helix is growing faster right now (+1 stars in 30 days).
helix details →phenixcode details →