# LightRAG vs Yolks

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

| | LightRAG | Yolks |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 7 in RAG | #25 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 40 418 ✓ | 195 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +573 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.5.7 · 2 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Dockerfile |

## Which one should you pick?

LightRAG scores 82/100 against 48/100 for Yolks, so it is the safer default.

LightRAG ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Yolks.

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

LightRAG is growing faster right now (+573 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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