# CryptPad vs Rainbond

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

| | CryptPad | Rainbond |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Office Suites | #2 of 10 in PaaS |
| GitHub stars | 8 031 ✓ | 6 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v6.10.0-release · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

CryptPad scores 71/100 against 64/100 for Rainbond, so it is the safer default.

Rainbond ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for CryptPad.

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

CryptPad is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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