# ChartDB vs Tipi

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

| | ChartDB | Tipi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 23 027 ✓ | 9 708 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 ✓ | +32 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

ChartDB scores 74/100 against 71/100 for Tipi, so it is the safer default.

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)
- [Tipi](https://selfhost.directory/project/tipi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tipi.md)

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