# ExcaliDash vs OpenELIS Global

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

| | ExcaliDash | OpenELIS Global |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Whiteboarding | #3 of 5 in Healthcare |
| GitHub stars | 1 703 ✓ | 278 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +120 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.6.6 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

ExcaliDash scores 58/100 against 54/100 for OpenELIS Global, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, ExcaliDash is easier to run; OpenELIS Global needs more configuration.

ExcaliDash is growing faster right now (+120 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ExcaliDash](https://selfhost.directory/project/excalidash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/excalidash.md)
- [OpenELIS Global](https://selfhost.directory/project/openelis-global-2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openelis-global-2.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/excalidash-vs-openelis-global-2