# OctoBot vs the0

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

| | OctoBot | the0 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #6 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 6 873 ✓ | 432 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +266 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2.1.1 · 30 Mar 2026 | v1.21.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OctoBot scores 69/100 against 51/100 for the0, so it is the safer default.

the0 ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for OctoBot.

If you want the quickest setup, OctoBot is easier to run; the0 needs more configuration.

OctoBot is growing faster right now (+266 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OctoBot](https://selfhost.directory/project/octobot) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/octobot.md)
- [the0](https://selfhost.directory/project/the0) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/the0.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/octobot-vs-the0