# OpenBB vs Rocketship

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

| | OpenBB | Rocketship |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Data Management | #9 of 10 in Testing |
| GitHub stars | 74 840 ✓ | 182 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +356 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 ✓ | v0.5.43 · 18 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenBB scores 87/100 against 43/100 for Rocketship, so it is the safer default.

Rocketship ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenBB.

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

OpenBB is growing faster right now (+356 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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