chromavsUmlautAdaptarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chroma | UmlautAdaptarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 40/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 5 in Vector Database | #120 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 29 603 | 309 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +234 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 3 |
| Latest release | latest · 24 Jun 2026 | v0.7.6 · 5 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | — |
| Main language | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
chroma scores 79/100 against 40/100 for UmlautAdaptarr, so it is the safer default.
chroma ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for UmlautAdaptarr.
If you want the quickest setup, chroma is easier to run; UmlautAdaptarr needs more configuration.
chroma is growing faster right now (+234 stars in 30 days).
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