# PanWatch vs the0

> Two self-hosted [Fintech projects](https://selfhost.directory/fintech), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | PanWatch | the0 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Fintech | #6 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 2 269 ✓ | 432 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +118 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.21.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

PanWatch scores 62/100 against 51/100 for the0, so it is the safer default.

PanWatch ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for the0.

If you want the quickest setup, PanWatch is easier to run; the0 needs more configuration.

PanWatch is growing faster right now (+118 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [PanWatch](https://selfhost.directory/project/panwatch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/panwatch.md)
- [the0](https://selfhost.directory/project/the0) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/the0.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/panwatch-vs-the0