# ChartDB vs self-hosted-livesync-server

> Two self-hosted [Database Management projects](https://selfhost.directory/database-management), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | ChartDB | self-hosted-livesync-server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #37 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 23 027 ✓ | 274 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

ChartDB scores 74/100 against 45/100 for self-hosted-livesync-server, so it is the safer default.

ChartDB ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for self-hosted-livesync-server.

If you want the quickest setup, ChartDB is easier to run; self-hosted-livesync-server needs more configuration.

ChartDB is growing faster right now (+77 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ChartDB](https://selfhost.directory/project/chartdb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/chartdb.md)
- [self-hosted-livesync-server](https://selfhost.directory/project/self-hosted-livesync-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/self-hosted-livesync-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/chartdb-vs-self-hosted-livesync-server