# Dataverse vs OpenBB

> Two self-hosted [Data Management projects](https://selfhost.directory/data-management), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Dataverse | OpenBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 10 in Data Management | #1 of 10 in Data Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 076 | 74 832 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +348 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v6.12 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenBB scores 87/100 against 62/100 for Dataverse, so it is the safer default.

Dataverse 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; Dataverse needs more configuration.

OpenBB is growing faster right now (+348 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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