LightRAGvsworklenz
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LightRAG | worklenz | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 7 in RAG | #12 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 40 413 | 3 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +568 | +102 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 8 |
| Latest release | v1.5.7 · 2 Sept 2026 | v3.3.1 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
LightRAG scores 82/100 against 63/100 for worklenz, so it is the safer default.
LightRAG ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for worklenz.
LightRAG is growing faster right now (+568 stars in 30 days).
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