# Bitcoin Core vs hub

> Two self-hosted [Cryptocurrency projects](https://selfhost.directory/cryptocurrency), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Bitcoin Core | hub |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #19 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 90 526 ✓ | 287 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +286 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.24.4 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Bitcoin Core scores 86/100 against 54/100 for hub, so it is the safer default.

hub ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Bitcoin Core.

If you want the quickest setup, hub is easier to run; Bitcoin Core needs more configuration.

Bitcoin Core is growing faster right now (+286 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Bitcoin Core](https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoin-core) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoin-core.md)
- [hub](https://selfhost.directory/project/hub) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hub.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bitcoin-core-vs-hub