# ChartDB vs Proxmox Kubernetes Engine

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

| | ChartDB | Proxmox Kubernetes Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #10 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 23 030 ✓ | 245 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +80 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 7 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | v0.0.7 · 13 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | — |

## Which one should you pick?

ChartDB scores 74/100 against 41/100 for Proxmox Kubernetes Engine, so it is the safer default.

Proxmox Kubernetes Engine ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for ChartDB.

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

ChartDB is growing faster right now (+80 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ChartDB](https://selfhost.directory/project/chartdb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/chartdb.md)
- [Proxmox Kubernetes Engine](https://selfhost.directory/project/proxmox-kubernetes-engine) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/proxmox-kubernetes-engine.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/chartdb-vs-proxmox-kubernetes-engine