AnswervsSonatype Nexus
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | Sonatype Nexus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 11 in Package Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 2 689 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 30 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | release-3.97.2-02 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | EPL-1.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Answer scores 71/100 against 64/100 for Sonatype Nexus, so it is the safer default.
Sonatype Nexus ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Answer.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; Sonatype Nexus needs more configuration.
Answer details →Sonatype Nexus details →