LibreChatvsOpenEMR
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LibreChat | OpenEMR | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 69 in AI Chat | #1 of 5 in Healthcare |
| GitHub stars | 46 441 | 5 555 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 538 | +87 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.8.8 · 1 Oct 2026 | v8_5_0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
LibreChat scores 85/100 against 72/100 for OpenEMR, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, LibreChat is easier to run; OpenEMR needs more configuration.
LibreChat is growing faster right now (+1 538 stars in 30 days).
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