# Freqtrade vs OpenList

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

| | Freqtrade | OpenList |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #2 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 56 106 ✓ | 25 328 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +433 | +570 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 15 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2026.9 · 29 Sept 2026 | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Freqtrade scores 86/100 against 80/100 for OpenList, so it is the safer default.

OpenList ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Freqtrade.

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

## Details

- [Freqtrade](https://selfhost.directory/project/freqtrade) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/freqtrade.md)
- [OpenList](https://selfhost.directory/project/openlist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openlist.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/freqtrade-vs-openlist