# Bitcoin Core vs the0

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

| | Bitcoin Core | the0 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #6 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 90 526 ✓ | 432 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +286 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.21.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| 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 51/100 for the0, so it is the safer default.

the0 ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Bitcoin Core.

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)
- [the0](https://selfhost.directory/project/the0) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/the0.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bitcoin-core-vs-the0