retroassemblyvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| retroassembly | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 5 in Emulation | #54 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 1 153 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +72 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v7.260719.1051 · 19 Jul 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
retroassembly scores 56/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
retroassembly is growing faster right now (+72 stars in 30 days).
retroassembly details →textpod details →