# LightRAG vs Zulip

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

| | LightRAG | Zulip |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 7 in RAG | #1 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 40 394 ✓ | 26 133 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +559 ✓ | +190 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.5.7 · 2 Sept 2026 | 12.3 · 21 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

LightRAG and Zulip score the same (82/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

LightRAG ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Zulip.

LightRAG is growing faster right now (+559 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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