PKVaultvsRomM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PKVault | RomM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 50/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 23 in Gaming | #1 of 5 in Emulation |
| GitHub stars | 350 | 14 119 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +963 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | 5.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
RomM scores 81/100 against 50/100 for PKVault, so it is the safer default.
RomM is growing faster right now (+963 stars in 30 days).
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