# illa-builder vs Lemmy

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

| | illa-builder | Lemmy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 17 in Low Code | #3 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 12 336 | 14 651 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +14 | +44 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 0.19.21 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Lemmy scores 75/100 against 67/100 for illa-builder, so it is the safer default.

Lemmy ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for illa-builder.

If you want the quickest setup, Lemmy is easier to run; illa-builder needs more configuration.

Lemmy is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [illa-builder](https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder.md)
- [Lemmy](https://selfhost.directory/project/lemmy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lemmy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/illa-builder-vs-lemmy