# LightRAG vs Zero

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

| | LightRAG | Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 7 in RAG | #22 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 40 393 ✓ | 1 768 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +558 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.5.7 · 2 Sept 2026 | v0.11.0 · 16 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 56/100 for Zero, so it is the safer default.

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

LightRAG is growing faster right now (+558 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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