Argo CDvsKong
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Argo CD | Kong | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #1 of 19 in API Management |
| GitHub stars | 24 497 | 44 316 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +272 | +130 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 3 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 | 3.9.4 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Lua |
Which one should you pick?
Argo CD and Kong score the same (81/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Argo CD ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kong.
If you want the quickest setup, Argo CD is easier to run; Kong needs more configuration.
Argo CD is growing faster right now (+272 stars in 30 days).
Argo CD details →Kong details →