Freqtradevsgun
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Freqtrade | gun | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #16 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 56 106 | 19 158 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +433 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | 2026.9 · 29 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Freqtrade scores 86/100 against 68/100 for gun, so it is the safer default.
Freqtrade ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for gun.
If you want the quickest setup, gun is easier to run; Freqtrade needs more configuration.
Freqtrade is growing faster right now (+433 stars in 30 days).
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