# ChartDB vs parlant

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

| | ChartDB | parlant |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #22 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 23 029 ✓ | 18 311 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +79 ✓ | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | v3.3.2 · 28 Apr 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

ChartDB scores 74/100 against 72/100 for parlant, so it is the safer default.

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

ChartDB is growing faster right now (+79 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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