Argo CDvsfaas
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Argo CD | faas | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #1 of 7 in Serverless |
| GitHub stars | 24 496 | 26 253 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +271 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 1 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 | 0.27.14 · 2 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Argo CD scores 81/100 against 68/100 for faas, so it is the safer default.
Argo CD ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for faas.
If you want the quickest setup, Argo CD is easier to run; faas needs more configuration.
Argo CD is growing faster right now (+271 stars in 30 days).
Argo CD details →faas details →