# Argo CD vs livekit

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

| | Argo CD | livekit |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #2 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 24 498 ✓ | 21 897 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +273 | +822 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 ✓ | 19 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 | v1.13.11 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Argo CD scores 81/100 against 80/100 for livekit, so it is the safer default.

Argo CD ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for livekit.

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

livekit is growing faster right now (+822 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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