Argo CDvsdockhand
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Argo CD | dockhand | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #4 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 24 497 | 6 910 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +272 | +550 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 31 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 | v1.0.55 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Argo CD scores 81/100 against 72/100 for dockhand, so it is the safer default.
dockhand ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 30 for Argo CD.
If you want the quickest setup, dockhand is easier to run; Argo CD needs more configuration.
dockhand is growing faster right now (+550 stars in 30 days).
Argo CD details →dockhand details →