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Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Arcane | Teleport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 44 in Container Management | #4 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 8 100 | 21 040 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +531 | +104 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.17.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | v18.10.0 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Arcane and Teleport 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 6 for Teleport.
If you want the quickest setup, Arcane is easier to run; Teleport needs more configuration.
Arcane is growing faster right now (+531 stars in 30 days).
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