# Playerr vs RomM

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

| | Playerr | RomM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #17 of 23 in Gaming | #1 of 5 in Emulation |
| GitHub stars | 180 | 14 119 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +963 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.4.8 · 3 Feb 2026 | 5.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

RomM scores 81/100 against 45/100 for Playerr, so it is the safer default.

RomM is growing faster right now (+963 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Playerr](https://selfhost.directory/project/playerr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/playerr.md)
- [RomM](https://selfhost.directory/project/romm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/romm.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/playerr-vs-romm