Apache Hopvsrudderstack
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Hop | rudderstack | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in ETL | #1 of 3 in Customer Data Platform |
| GitHub stars | 1 514 | 4 508 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +39 | +20 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 39 |
| Latest release | — | v1.92.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Hop scores 65/100 against 63/100 for rudderstack, so it is the safer default.
rudderstack ships more often: 39 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Hop.
If you want the quickest setup, Apache Hop is easier to run; rudderstack needs more configuration.
Apache Hop details →rudderstack details →