# Janus vs sdnext

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

| | Janus | sdnext |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #5 of 33 in Communication | #3 of 11 in Image Generation |
| GitHub stars | 9 197 ✓ | 7 362 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +27 ✓ | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

sdnext scores 71/100 against 67/100 for Janus, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

- [Janus](https://selfhost.directory/project/janus) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/janus.md)
- [sdnext](https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/janus-vs-sdnext