apisixvstrigger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| apisix | trigger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 39 in API Gateway | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 17 261 | 16 646 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +100 | +259 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 49 |
| Latest release | 3.19.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Lua | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
apisix scores 78/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.
trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for apisix.
If you want the quickest setup, apisix is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.
trigger is growing faster right now (+259 stars in 30 days).
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