# OpenBB vs Pretix

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

| | OpenBB | Pretix |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Data Management | #2 of 11 in Event Management |
| GitHub stars | 74 855 ✓ | 2 555 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +371 ✓ | +33 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenBB scores 87/100 against 64/100 for Pretix, so it is the safer default.

OpenBB ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Pretix.

OpenBB is growing faster right now (+371 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/openbb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openbb.md)
- [Pretix](https://selfhost.directory/project/pretix) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pretix.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openbb-vs-pretix