bitcoindvsryot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bitcoind | ryot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Fintech | #4 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 90 533 | 3 648 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +290 | +42 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 2 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | v10.5.0 · 22 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
bitcoind scores 87/100 against 63/100 for ryot, so it is the safer default.
bitcoind ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for ryot.
If you want the quickest setup, ryot is easier to run; bitcoind needs more configuration.
bitcoind is growing faster right now (+290 stars in 30 days).
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