# OpenBB vs zookeeper

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

| | OpenBB | zookeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Data Management | #1 of 8 in Configuration Management |
| GitHub stars | 74 835 ✓ | 12 827 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +351 ✓ | +17 |
| 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 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenBB scores 87/100 against 73/100 for zookeeper, so it is the safer default.

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

OpenBB is growing faster right now (+351 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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