Gristvsstrfry
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Grist | strfry | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Data Management | #23 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 12 017 | 736 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +158 | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.7.21 · 9 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Grist scores 75/100 against 59/100 for strfry, so it is the safer default.
Grist ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for strfry.
If you want the quickest setup, Grist is easier to run; strfry needs more configuration.
Grist is growing faster right now (+158 stars in 30 days).
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