# nocodb vs Pterodactyl

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

| | nocodb | Pterodactyl |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in No-code Platforms | #4 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 65 375 ✓ | 9 438 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +313 ✓ | +183 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

nocodb scores 81/100 against 75/100 for Pterodactyl, so it is the safer default.

nocodb ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Pterodactyl.

If you want the quickest setup, nocodb is easier to run; Pterodactyl needs more configuration.

## Details

- [nocodb](https://selfhost.directory/project/nocodb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nocodb.md)
- [Pterodactyl](https://selfhost.directory/project/pterodactyl) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pterodactyl.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nocodb-vs-pterodactyl