Apache HopvsDagu
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Hop | Dagu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in ETL | #10 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 1 514 | 4 476 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +39 | +405 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 65 |
| Latest release | — | v2.24.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Dagu scores 68/100 against 65/100 for Apache Hop, so it is the safer default.
Dagu ships more often: 65 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Hop.
If you want the quickest setup, Dagu is easier to run; Apache Hop needs more configuration.
Dagu is growing faster right now (+405 stars in 30 days).
Apache Hop details →Dagu details →