# sdnext vs Typecho

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

| | sdnext | Typecho |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 11 in Image Generation | #1 of 24 in Blogging |
| GitHub stars | 7 362 | 12 456 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 ✓ | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 2 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | ci · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

sdnext scores 71/100 against 66/100 for Typecho, so it is the safer default.

Typecho ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sdnext.

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

## Details

- [sdnext](https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext.md)
- [Typecho](https://selfhost.directory/project/typecho) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/typecho.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/sdnext-vs-typecho