LibreChatvsshai
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LibreChat | shai | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 69 in AI Chat | #71 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 46 421 | 630 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 613 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.8.8 · 1 Oct 2026 | v0.2.2 · 9 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
LibreChat scores 85/100 against 44/100 for shai, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, shai is easier to run; LibreChat needs more configuration.
LibreChat is growing faster right now (+1 613 stars in 30 days).
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