# Argo CD vs code-server

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Argo CD | code-server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #3 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 24 497 | 79 723 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +272 | +325 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 30 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 | v4.143.1 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

code-server scores 83/100 against 81/100 for Argo CD, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Argo CD is easier to run; code-server needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Argo CD](https://selfhost.directory/project/argo-cd) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/argo-cd.md)
- [code-server](https://selfhost.directory/project/code-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/code-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/argo-cd-vs-code-server