LightRAGvszusam
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LightRAG | zusam | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 7 in RAG | #58 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 40 417 | 223 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +572 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.5.7 · 2 Sept 2026 | 0.6.1 · 2 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
LightRAG scores 82/100 against 44/100 for zusam, so it is the safer default.
LightRAG ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for zusam.
LightRAG is growing faster right now (+572 stars in 30 days).
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