# OpenBB vs scalar

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

| | OpenBB | scalar |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Data Management | #3 of 13 in API |
| GitHub stars | 74 840 ✓ | 16 335 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +356 ✓ | +156 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 46 ✓ |
| Latest release | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 | release-2026-10-28-0d01943 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenBB scores 87/100 against 76/100 for scalar, so it is the safer default.

scalar ships more often: 46 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenBB.

If you want the quickest setup, scalar is easier to run; OpenBB 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)
- [scalar](https://selfhost.directory/project/scalar) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/scalar.md)

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