ChartDBvsSelf-Hosted Metrics (SHM)
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ChartDB | Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #77 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 23 027 | 165 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 9 |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | v1.2.7 · 29 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
ChartDB scores 74/100 against 45/100 for Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM), so it is the safer default.
Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM) ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for ChartDB.
If you want the quickest setup, ChartDB is easier to run; Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM) needs more configuration.
ChartDB is growing faster right now (+77 stars in 30 days).
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