PruneMatevsRomM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PruneMate | RomM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 5 in Docker Management | #1 of 5 in Emulation |
| GitHub stars | 468 | 14 129 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +973 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | V1.3.3 · 15 Feb 2026 | 5.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | HTML | Python |
Which one should you pick?
RomM scores 81/100 against 46/100 for PruneMate, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, PruneMate is easier to run; RomM needs more configuration.
RomM is growing faster right now (+973 stars in 30 days).
PruneMate details →RomM details →