# openHop Repeater vs sdnext

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

| | openHop Repeater | sdnext |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Network | #3 of 11 in Image Generation |
| GitHub stars | 298 | 7 362 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +16 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 1.1.4 · 8 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

sdnext scores 71/100 against 51/100 for openHop Repeater, so it is the safer default.

openHop Repeater ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sdnext.

If you want the quickest setup, sdnext is easier to run; openHop Repeater needs more configuration.

sdnext is growing faster right now (+16 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [openHop Repeater](https://selfhost.directory/project/openhop-repeater) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openhop-repeater.md)
- [sdnext](https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openhop-repeater-vs-sdnext