Hermes-RelayvsLibreChat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Hermes-Relay | LibreChat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 85/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 120 in AI Assistant | #1 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 402 | 46 430 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 622 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 6 |
| Latest release | android-v1.19.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | v0.8.8 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Kotlin | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
LibreChat scores 85/100 against 53/100 for Hermes-Relay, so it is the safer default.
Hermes-Relay ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for LibreChat.
If you want the quickest setup, LibreChat is easier to run; Hermes-Relay needs more configuration.
LibreChat is growing faster right now (+1 622 stars in 30 days).
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