gunvsMonero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gun | Monero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #16 of 38 in Databases | #3 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 19 158 | 10 961 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +92 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 13 |
| Latest release | — | v0.18.5.4 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Monero scores 76/100 against 68/100 for gun, so it is the safer default.
Monero ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for gun.
If you want the quickest setup, gun is easier to run; Monero needs more configuration.
Monero is growing faster right now (+92 stars in 30 days).