# HiClaw vs LibreChat

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | HiClaw | LibreChat |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 85/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #32 of 209 in AI Agents | #1 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 5 885 | 46 414 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +222 | +1 606 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.2.5 · 16 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.8.8 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

LibreChat scores 85/100 against 67/100 for HiClaw, so it is the safer default.

HiClaw ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for LibreChat.

If you want the quickest setup, HiClaw is easier to run; LibreChat needs more configuration.

LibreChat is growing faster right now (+1 606 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [HiClaw](https://selfhost.directory/project/hiclaw) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hiclaw.md)
- [LibreChat](https://selfhost.directory/project/librechat) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/librechat.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hiclaw-vs-librechat