chromavsXibo CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chroma | Xibo CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 5 in Vector Database | #2 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | 29 600 | 517 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +231 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | latest · 24 Jun 2026 | 4.5.5 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
chroma scores 79/100 against 59/100 for Xibo CMS, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, chroma is easier to run; Xibo CMS needs more configuration.
chroma is growing faster right now (+231 stars in 30 days).
chroma details →Xibo CMS details →