# illa-builder vs self-hosted

> Two self-hosted [Retool alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/retool), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | illa-builder | self-hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 17 in Low Code | #15 of 17 in Low Code |
| GitHub stars | 12 336 ✓ | 302 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +14 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Apache-2.0 | — |
| Main language | Typescript | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

illa-builder scores 67/100 against 48/100 for self-hosted, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, self-hosted is easier to run; illa-builder needs more configuration.

illa-builder is growing faster right now (+14 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [illa-builder](https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder.md)
- [self-hosted](https://selfhost.directory/project/self-hosted) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/self-hosted.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/illa-builder-vs-self-hosted