# OpenViking vs Yarr

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

| | OpenViking | Yarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 209 in AI Agents | #7 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 41 120 ✓ | 4 080 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 488 ✓ | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 55 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.5.2.1 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.9 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenViking scores 82/100 against 61/100 for Yarr, so it is the safer default.

OpenViking ships more often: 55 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Yarr.

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

OpenViking is growing faster right now (+2 488 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenViking](https://selfhost.directory/project/openviking) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openviking.md)
- [Yarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/yarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/yarr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openviking-vs-yarr