# Retrom vs Torollo

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

| | Retrom | Torollo |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 5 in Emulation | #15 of 30 in Education |
| GitHub stars | 2 100 ✓ | 449 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +27 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.8.4 · 14 Jun 2026 | v1.2.5 · 10 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Retrom scores 58/100 against 47/100 for Torollo, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Torollo is easier to run; Retrom needs more configuration.

Retrom is growing faster right now (+27 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Retrom](https://selfhost.directory/project/retrom) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/retrom.md)
- [Torollo](https://selfhost.directory/project/torollo) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/torollo.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/retrom-vs-torollo