# Homarr vs Zero

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

| | Homarr | Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 44 in Dashboard | #22 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 5 231 ✓ | 1 768 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +452 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.11.0 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Homarr scores 74/100 against 56/100 for Zero, so it is the safer default.

Homarr ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Zero.

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

Homarr is growing faster right now (+452 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Homarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/homarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/homarr.md)
- [Zero](https://selfhost.directory/project/zero) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zero.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/homarr-vs-zero