Apache Hopvsdagster
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Hop | dagster | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in ETL | #2 of 7 in Data Pipelines |
| GitHub stars | 1 514 | 16 345 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +39 | +147 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 28 |
| Latest release | — | 1.13.27 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
dagster scores 77/100 against 65/100 for Apache Hop, so it is the safer default.
dagster ships more often: 28 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Hop.
If you want the quickest setup, Apache Hop is easier to run; dagster needs more configuration.
dagster is growing faster right now (+147 stars in 30 days).
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