1panelvsNomad
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 1panel | Nomad | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Control Panel | #2 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 37 296 | 17 040 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +288 | +71 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 16 |
| Latest release | v2.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | v2.0.7 · 18 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
1panel scores 79/100 against 76/100 for Nomad, so it is the safer default.
1panel ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Nomad.
If you want the quickest setup, 1panel is easier to run; Nomad needs more configuration.
1panel is growing faster right now (+288 stars in 30 days).
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