4ga Boardsvseigenfocus
Two self-hosted Jira alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 4ga Boards | eigenfocus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #21 of 45 in Project Management | #35 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 731 | 943 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +13 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 5 |
| Latest release | v3.3.14 · 24 Oct 2026 | v1.6.0-free · 10 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
4ga Boards scores 57/100 against 47/100 for eigenfocus, so it is the safer default.
4ga Boards ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for eigenfocus.
If you want the quickest setup, eigenfocus is easier to run; 4ga Boards needs more configuration.
4ga Boards is growing faster right now (+13 stars in 30 days).
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