Apache AirflowvsNova Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Airflow | Nova Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #20 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 47 307 | 355 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +341 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 9 |
| Latest release | providers-ydb/2.6.1 · 13 Oct 2026 | v1.92.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Airflow scores 84/100 against 46/100 for Nova Server, so it is the safer default.
Nova Server ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Apache Airflow.
If you want the quickest setup, Nova Server is easier to run; Apache Airflow needs more configuration.
Apache Airflow is growing faster right now (+341 stars in 30 days).
Apache Airflow details →Nova Server details →