LibreChatvsllms.py
Two self-hosted ChatGPT alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LibreChat | llms.py | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 69 in AI Chat | #28 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 46 438 | 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 630 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.8.8 · 1 Oct 2026 | v4.0.26 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
LibreChat scores 85/100 against 50/100 for llms.py, so it is the safer default.
llms.py ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for LibreChat.
If you want the quickest setup, llms.py is easier to run; LibreChat needs more configuration.
LibreChat is growing faster right now (+1 630 stars in 30 days).
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