# LibreChat vs Slipshow

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

| | LibreChat | Slipshow |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 69 in AI Chat | #11 of 38 in Personal Productivity |
| GitHub stars | 46 455 ✓ | 901 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 552 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 8 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.8.8 · 1 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.13.0 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | OCaml |

## Which one should you pick?

LibreChat scores 85/100 against 52/100 for Slipshow, so it is the safer default.

Slipshow ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for LibreChat.

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

LibreChat is growing faster right now (+1 552 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [LibreChat](https://selfhost.directory/project/librechat) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/librechat.md)
- [Slipshow](https://selfhost.directory/project/slipshow) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/slipshow.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/librechat-vs-slipshow