# NextChat vs ZeroNet

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

| | NextChat | ZeroNet |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 125 in AI | #1 of 3 in Peer-to-Peer |
| GitHub stars | 88 911 ✓ | 18 786 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +105 ✓ | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

NextChat scores 81/100 against 63/100 for ZeroNet, so it is the safer default.

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

NextChat is growing faster right now (+105 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [NextChat](https://selfhost.directory/project/nextchat) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nextchat.md)
- [ZeroNet](https://selfhost.directory/project/zeronet) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zeronet.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nextchat-vs-zeronet