# Argo CD vs Novu

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

| | Argo CD | Novu |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 24 500 | 40 222 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +264 ✓ | +162 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 ✓ | 12 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| 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 76/100 for Novu, so it is the safer default.

Argo CD ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Novu.

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

## Details

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

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