# OpenBB vs RStudio Server

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

| | OpenBB | RStudio Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Data Management | #21 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 74 840 ✓ | 5 099 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +356 ✓ | +23 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenBB scores 87/100 against 67/100 for RStudio Server, so it is the safer default.

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

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)
- [RStudio Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/rstudio-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rstudio-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openbb-vs-rstudio-server