qdrantvsstrfry
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| qdrant | strfry | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Vector Database | #23 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 35 301 | 736 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +498 | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.20.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
qdrant scores 82/100 against 59/100 for strfry, so it is the safer default.
qdrant ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for strfry.
If you want the quickest setup, qdrant is easier to run; strfry needs more configuration.
qdrant is growing faster right now (+498 stars in 30 days).
qdrant details →strfry details →