Onlookvssandboxd
Two self-hosted Lovable alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Onlook | sandboxd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Web Development | #32 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 27 022 | 976 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +50 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 5 |
| Latest release | — | v0.3.22 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Onlook scores 69/100 against 57/100 for sandboxd, so it is the safer default.
sandboxd ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Onlook.
If you want the quickest setup, sandboxd is easier to run; Onlook needs more configuration.
Onlook is growing faster right now (+50 stars in 30 days).
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