# Grist vs Pterodactyl

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

| | Grist | Pterodactyl |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Data Management | #4 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 12 018 ✓ | 9 440 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +159 | +185 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v1.7.22 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Grist and Pterodactyl score the same (75/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Grist ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Pterodactyl.

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

## Details

- [Grist](https://selfhost.directory/project/grist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/grist.md)
- [Pterodactyl](https://selfhost.directory/project/pterodactyl) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pterodactyl.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/grist-vs-pterodactyl