OpenBBvsstrfry
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenBB | strfry | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Data Management | #23 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 74 841 | 736 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +357 | +12 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 0 |
| Latest release | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
OpenBB scores 87/100 against 59/100 for strfry, so it is the safer default.
OpenBB ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for strfry.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenBB is easier to run; strfry needs more configuration.
OpenBB is growing faster right now (+357 stars in 30 days).
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