bitcoindvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bitcoind | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Fintech | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 90 530 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 6 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
bitcoind scores 87/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
bitcoind ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
bitcoind is growing faster right now (+287 stars in 30 days).
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