ArcanevsThingsboard
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Arcane | Thingsboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 44 in Container Management | #1 of 10 in IoT |
| GitHub stars | 8 103 | 22 615 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +534 | +145 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 24 |
| Latest release | v2.17.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | v4.3.1.8 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Other |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Arcane and Thingsboard score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Arcane ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 24 for Thingsboard.
If you want the quickest setup, Arcane is easier to run; Thingsboard needs more configuration.
Arcane is growing faster right now (+534 stars in 30 days).
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