# LightRAG vs WuzAPI

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

| | LightRAG | WuzAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 7 in RAG | #7 of 14 in Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 40 407 ✓ | 1 046 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +562 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.5.7 · 2 Sept 2026 | v1.1.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

LightRAG scores 82/100 against 57/100 for WuzAPI, so it is the safer default.

LightRAG ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WuzAPI.

LightRAG is growing faster right now (+562 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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