# Redlib vs Talkyard

> Two self-hosted [Reddit alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/reddit), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Redlib | Talkyard |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #35 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 3 946 ✓ | 1 814 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +167 ✓ | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v0.40.0 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | tyse-v1.2026.003-f220a7d9f-regular · 26 May 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Redlib scores 66/100 against 55/100 for Talkyard, so it is the safer default.

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

Redlib is growing faster right now (+167 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Redlib](https://selfhost.directory/project/redlib) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/redlib.md)
- [Talkyard](https://selfhost.directory/project/talkyard) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/talkyard.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/redlib-vs-talkyard