# BTDEX vs strfry

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

| | BTDEX | strfry |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 38/100 | 59/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 2 in Decentralized | #23 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 68 | 736 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +12 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | C++ |

## Which one should you pick?

strfry scores 59/100 against 38/100 for BTDEX, so it is the safer default.

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

strfry is growing faster right now (+12 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [BTDEX](https://selfhost.directory/project/btdex) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/btdex.md)
- [strfry](https://selfhost.directory/project/strfry) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/strfry.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/btdex-vs-strfry