# bitcoind vs the0

> Two self-hosted [Fintech projects](https://selfhost.directory/fintech), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | bitcoind | the0 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Fintech | #6 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 90 528 ✓ | 432 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +288 | — |
| 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?

bitcoind scores 87/100 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 bitcoind.

bitcoind is growing faster right now (+288 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bitcoind-vs-the0