# ChartDB vs worklenz

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

| | ChartDB | worklenz |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #12 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 23 028 ✓ | 3 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +102 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 8 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | v3.3.1 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

ChartDB scores 74/100 against 63/100 for worklenz, so it is the safer default.

worklenz ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for ChartDB.

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

## Details

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

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