Apache HopvsGlassFlow ClickHouse ETL
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Hop | GlassFlow ClickHouse ETL | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in ETL | #6 of 8 in Data Pipeline |
| GitHub stars | 1 514 | 503 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +39 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v3.2.0 · 22 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Hop scores 65/100 against 53/100 for GlassFlow ClickHouse ETL, so it is the safer default.
GlassFlow ClickHouse ETL ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Hop.
If you want the quickest setup, Apache Hop is easier to run; GlassFlow ClickHouse ETL needs more configuration.
Apache Hop is growing faster right now (+39 stars in 30 days).
Apache Hop details →GlassFlow ClickHouse ETL details →