# ChartDB vs RustFS

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

| | ChartDB | RustFS |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #1 of 5 in Storage |
| GitHub stars | 23 026 | 35 504 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +1 772 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | 1.0.4 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

ChartDB and RustFS score the same (74/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

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

RustFS is growing faster right now (+1 772 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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