# frappe_docker vs Spoolman

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

| | frappe_docker | Spoolman |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in Docker | #3 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 2 610 | 2 956 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +36 | +110 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | v4.1.1 · 19 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.27.0 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

frappe_docker scores 66/100 against 65/100 for Spoolman, so it is the safer default.

frappe_docker ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Spoolman.

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

Spoolman is growing faster right now (+110 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [frappe_docker](https://selfhost.directory/project/frappedocker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frappedocker.md)
- [Spoolman](https://selfhost.directory/project/spoolman) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/spoolman.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/frappedocker-vs-spoolman