# RomM vs The-One-File

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

| | RomM | The-One-File |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Emulation | #18 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 150 ✓ | 548 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +982 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | 5.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | TOFV-2.0 · 7 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | HTML |

## Which one should you pick?

RomM scores 81/100 against 52/100 for The-One-File, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, The-One-File is easier to run; RomM needs more configuration.

RomM is growing faster right now (+982 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [RomM](https://selfhost.directory/project/romm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/romm.md)
- [The-One-File](https://selfhost.directory/project/the-one-file) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/the-one-file.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/romm-vs-the-one-file