binderyvspretalx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bindery | pretalx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Ebook Management | #2 of 3 in Conference Management |
| GitHub stars | 541 | 954 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 7 |
| Latest release | v1.46.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v2026.2.1 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
pretalx scores 62/100 against 56/100 for bindery, so it is the safer default.
bindery ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for pretalx.
If you want the quickest setup, bindery is easier to run; pretalx needs more configuration.
pretalx is growing faster right now (+8 stars in 30 days).
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