OpenBBvsRocket.Chat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenBB | Rocket.Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Data Management | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 74 845 | 46 349 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +361 | +179 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 36 |
| Latest release | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenBB scores 87/100 against 82/100 for Rocket.Chat, so it is the safer default.
Rocket.Chat ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenBB.
OpenBB is growing faster right now (+361 stars in 30 days).
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