# ChartDB vs OpenViking

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

| | ChartDB | OpenViking |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #8 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 23 028 | 41 109 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +2 477 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 55 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | v0.5.2.1 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenViking scores 82/100 against 74/100 for ChartDB, so it is the safer default.

OpenViking ships more often: 55 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for ChartDB.

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

OpenViking is growing faster right now (+2 477 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ChartDB](https://selfhost.directory/project/chartdb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/chartdb.md)
- [OpenViking](https://selfhost.directory/project/openviking) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openviking.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/chartdb-vs-openviking