sdnextvsVane
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| sdnext | Vane | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 11 in Image Generation | #4 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 7 362 | 37 828 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 | +921 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | v1.12.2 · 10 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Vane scores 81/100 against 71/100 for sdnext, so it is the safer default.
Vane ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sdnext.
If you want the quickest setup, Vane is easier to run; sdnext needs more configuration.
Vane is growing faster right now (+921 stars in 30 days).
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