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Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Arcane | Nomad | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 44 in Container Management | #2 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 8 101 | 17 047 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +532 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 16 |
| Latest release | v2.17.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | v2.0.7 · 18 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Arcane and Nomad score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Arcane ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Nomad.
If you want the quickest setup, Arcane is easier to run; Nomad needs more configuration.
Arcane is growing faster right now (+532 stars in 30 days).
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