UrbitvsWeechat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Urbit | Weechat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 8 in Operating System | #8 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 3 622 | 3 417 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +23 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 12 |
| Latest release | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 | v4.10.1 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | hoon | C |
Which one should you pick?
Weechat scores 70/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
Weechat ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, Weechat is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
Weechat is growing faster right now (+23 stars in 30 days).
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