BambuddyvsOpenList
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bambuddy | OpenList | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 22 in 3D Printing | #2 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 194 | 25 326 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +192 | +568 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 97 | 15 |
| Latest release | v1.3.1b1-daily.20261028 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
OpenList scores 80/100 against 68/100 for Bambuddy, so it is the safer default.
Bambuddy ships more often: 97 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for OpenList.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenList is easier to run; Bambuddy needs more configuration.
OpenList is growing faster right now (+568 stars in 30 days).
Bambuddy details →OpenList details →