Text Generation WebUIvsThingport
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Text Generation WebUI | Thingport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 69 in AI Chat | #14 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 47 724 | 242 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +17 | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v4.9 · 20 May 2026 | extension-latest · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Text Generation WebUI scores 76/100 against 49/100 for Thingport, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Text Generation WebUI is easier to run; Thingport needs more configuration.
Text Generation WebUI is growing faster right now (+17 stars in 30 days).
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