# OpenWrt vs ThoughtDAG

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

| | OpenWrt | ThoughtDAG |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 8 in Operating System | #25 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 28 975 ✓ | 719 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +462 ✓ | +3 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v25.12.6 · 18 Oct 2026 | v0.5.26 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenWrt scores 83/100 against 51/100 for ThoughtDAG, so it is the safer default.

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

OpenWrt is growing faster right now (+462 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenWrt](https://selfhost.directory/project/openwrt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openwrt.md)
- [ThoughtDAG](https://selfhost.directory/project/thoughtdag) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/thoughtdag.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openwrt-vs-thoughtdag