# AstrBot vs SketchForge

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | AstrBot | SketchForge |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 125 in AI | #9 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 44 584 ✓ | 1 176 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 605 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v4.29.3 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.0.3 · 17 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

AstrBot scores 88/100 against 55/100 for SketchForge, so it is the safer default.

AstrBot ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for SketchForge.

If you want the quickest setup, SketchForge is easier to run; AstrBot needs more configuration.

AstrBot is growing faster right now (+3 605 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [AstrBot](https://selfhost.directory/project/astrbot) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/astrbot.md)
- [SketchForge](https://selfhost.directory/project/sketchforge-3d) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sketchforge-3d.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/astrbot-vs-sketchforge-3d