# CryptPad vs OpenBB

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

| | CryptPad | OpenBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Office Suites | #1 of 10 in Data Management |
| GitHub stars | 8 031 | 74 831 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +79 | +347 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenBB scores 87/100 against 71/100 for CryptPad, so it is the safer default.

CryptPad ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenBB.

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

OpenBB is growing faster right now (+347 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [CryptPad](https://selfhost.directory/project/cryptpad) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cryptpad.md)
- [OpenBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/openbb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openbb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cryptpad-vs-openbb