# sglang vs Zealot

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

| | sglang | Zealot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 25 in LLM Inference | #17 of 28 in CI/CD |
| GitHub stars | 38 320 ✓ | 1 366 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 938 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.5.22 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | 6.2.2 · 25 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

sglang scores 86/100 against 55/100 for Zealot, so it is the safer default.

sglang ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Zealot.

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

sglang is growing faster right now (+1 938 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [sglang](https://selfhost.directory/project/sglang) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sglang.md)
- [Zealot](https://selfhost.directory/project/zealot) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zealot.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/sglang-vs-zealot