# sdnext vs Valhalla

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

| | sdnext | Valhalla |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 11 in Image Generation | #1 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 7 362 ✓ | 6 380 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 | +134 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 3.9.1 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | C |

## Which one should you pick?

sdnext and Valhalla score the same (71/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Valhalla ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sdnext.

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

Valhalla is growing faster right now (+134 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [sdnext](https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext.md)
- [Valhalla](https://selfhost.directory/project/valhalla) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/valhalla.md)

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