# Bitcoin Core vs OpenBB

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

| | Bitcoin Core | OpenBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #1 of 10 in Data Management |
| GitHub stars | 90 527 ✓ | 74 840 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +356 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenBB scores 87/100 against 86/100 for Bitcoin Core, so it is the safer default.

Bitcoin Core ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenBB.

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

## Details

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

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