bitcoindvsMedusaJs
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bitcoind | MedusaJs | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Fintech | #1 of 27 in E-commerce |
| GitHub stars | 90 527 | 36 990 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +550 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 18 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.22.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
bitcoind scores 87/100 against 83/100 for MedusaJs, so it is the safer default.
MedusaJs ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for bitcoind.
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