# Lowcoder 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.

| | Lowcoder | self-hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 17 in Low Code | #15 of 17 in Low Code |
| GitHub stars | 1 624 ✓ | 302 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 3.0.0 · 11 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | — |
| Main language | HTML | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Lowcoder scores 61/100 against 48/100 for self-hosted, so it is the safer default.

Lowcoder ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for self-hosted.

Lowcoder is growing faster right now (+12 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Lowcoder](https://selfhost.directory/project/lowcoder) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lowcoder.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/lowcoder-vs-self-hosted