# bitcoind vs Traefik

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

| | bitcoind | Traefik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Fintech | #1 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 90 528 ✓ | 65 399 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +288 | +458 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 34 ✓ |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.11.60 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

bitcoind and Traefik score the same (87/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Traefik ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for bitcoind.

If you want the quickest setup, Traefik is easier to run; bitcoind needs more configuration.

## Details

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

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