litellmvsZero-K
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| litellm | Zero-K | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 125 in AI | #2 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 62 283 | 877 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 708 | +26 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 111 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.106.6 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Lua |
Which one should you pick?
litellm scores 88/100 against 62/100 for Zero-K, so it is the safer default.
litellm ships more often: 111 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zero-K.
If you want the quickest setup, Zero-K is easier to run; litellm needs more configuration.
litellm is growing faster right now (+2 708 stars in 30 days).
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