InvokeAIvsZulip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| InvokeAI | Zulip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Image Generation | #1 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 28 903 | 26 134 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +623 | +191 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 6 |
| Latest release | v6.14.2 · 27 Sept 2026 | 12.3 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
InvokeAI and Zulip score the same (82/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
InvokeAI ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Zulip.
If you want the quickest setup, InvokeAI is easier to run; Zulip needs more configuration.
InvokeAI is growing faster right now (+623 stars in 30 days).
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