RetromvsWhiteboard
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Retrom | Whiteboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 5 in Emulation | #5 of 10 in Code Review |
| GitHub stars | 2 100 | 3 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +28 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.8.4 · 14 Jun 2026 | diffr/0.1.22 · 26 Oct 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 59/100 against 56/100 for Whiteboard, so it is the safer default.
Retrom ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Whiteboard.
If you want the quickest setup, Whiteboard is easier to run; Retrom needs more configuration.
Retrom is growing faster right now (+28 stars in 30 days).
Retrom details →Whiteboard details →
Swap a project
Keep Retrom, compare it with
Keep Whiteboard, compare it with