gunvsOpenBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gun | OpenBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #16 of 38 in Databases | #1 of 10 in Data Management |
| GitHub stars | 19 158 | 74 840 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +356 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
OpenBB scores 87/100 against 68/100 for gun, so it is the safer default.
OpenBB ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for gun.
If you want the quickest setup, gun is easier to run; OpenBB needs more configuration.
OpenBB is growing faster right now (+356 stars in 30 days).