Argo CDvspenpot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Argo CD | penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #1 of 30 in Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 24 500 | 61 805 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +275 | +1 493 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 12 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Clojure |
Which one should you pick?
penpot scores 84/100 against 81/100 for Argo CD, so it is the safer default.
Argo CD ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for penpot.
If you want the quickest setup, Argo CD is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
penpot is growing faster right now (+1 493 stars in 30 days).
Argo CD details →penpot details →