# LightRAG vs Wildbox

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

| | LightRAG | Wildbox |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 7 in RAG | #56 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 40 413 ✓ | 134 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +568 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.5.7 · 2 Sept 2026 | v0.12.2 · 6 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

LightRAG scores 82/100 against 44/100 for Wildbox, so it is the safer default.

LightRAG ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Wildbox.

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

LightRAG is growing faster right now (+568 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [LightRAG](https://selfhost.directory/project/lightrag) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lightrag.md)
- [Wildbox](https://selfhost.directory/project/wildbox) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wildbox.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/lightrag-vs-wildbox