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NextChat vs SGLang
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| Fact | NextChat | SGLang |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 89k | 37k |
| Latest | v2.16.1 | v0.5.21 |
| Last push | 2026-08-11 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 55 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 161+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialNextChatA chat app you deploy yourself in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model. The model comes from elsewhere.
PartialSGLangServes open-weight models behind an OpenAI-compatible API, tuned for GPU throughput.
Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →
PartialNextChatA chat app you deploy yourself in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model. The model comes from elsewhere.
PartialSGLangServes open-weight models behind an OpenAI-compatible API.
NextChat
NextChat
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SGLang
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