# RomM vs wanderer

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

| | RomM | wanderer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Emulation | #7 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 119 ✓ | 4 030 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +963 ✓ | +131 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | 5.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | v0.21.2 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

RomM scores 81/100 against 64/100 for wanderer, so it is the safer default.

RomM is growing faster right now (+963 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [RomM](https://selfhost.directory/project/romm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/romm.md)
- [wanderer](https://selfhost.directory/project/wanderer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wanderer.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/romm-vs-wanderer