# Arcane vs Thingsboard

> 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 | 22 616 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +510 ✓ | +137 |
| 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 (+510 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Arcane](https://selfhost.directory/project/arcane) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/arcane.md)
- [Thingsboard](https://selfhost.directory/project/thingsboard) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/thingsboard.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/arcane-vs-thingsboard