# Jinteki.net vs RomM

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Jinteki.net | RomM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #9 of 23 in Gaming | #1 of 5 in Emulation |
| GitHub stars | 986 | 14 126 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +970 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v171 · 4 Sept 2026 | 5.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Clojure | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

RomM scores 81/100 against 56/100 for Jinteki.net, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, RomM is easier to run; Jinteki.net needs more configuration.

RomM is growing faster right now (+970 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Jinteki.net](https://selfhost.directory/project/netrunner) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/netrunner.md)
- [RomM](https://selfhost.directory/project/romm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/romm.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/netrunner-vs-romm