# OpenBB vs YOURLS

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

| | OpenBB | YOURLS |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Data Management | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 74 845 ✓ | 12 289 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +361 ✓ | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 ✓ | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenBB scores 87/100 against 74/100 for YOURLS, so it is the safer default.

YOURLS ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenBB.

OpenBB is growing faster right now (+361 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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