# Lemmy vs Redlib

> Two self-hosted [Reddit alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/reddit), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Lemmy | Redlib |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #7 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 14 651 ✓ | 3 944 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +165 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | 0.19.21 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.40.0 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Lemmy scores 75/100 against 66/100 for Redlib, so it is the safer default.

Lemmy ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Redlib.

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

Redlib is growing faster right now (+165 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/lemmy-vs-redlib