# bitcoind vs MedusaJs

> 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.

## Details

- [bitcoind](https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoind) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoind.md)
- [MedusaJs](https://selfhost.directory/project/medusajs) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/medusajs.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bitcoind-vs-medusajs