OpenBaovsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenBao | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Secrets Management | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 8 752 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 281 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.7.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
OpenBao scores 76/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
OpenBao ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenBao is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
OpenBao is growing faster right now (+1 281 stars in 30 days).
OpenBao details →Urbit details →