# ChartDB vs RomM

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

| | ChartDB | RomM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #1 of 5 in Emulation |
| GitHub stars | 23 027 ✓ | 14 126 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 | +970 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | 5.4.1 · 22 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?

RomM scores 81/100 against 74/100 for ChartDB, so it is the safer default.

RomM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for ChartDB.

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

RomM is growing faster right now (+970 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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