Argo CDvsSemaphore UI
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Argo CD | Semaphore UI | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #12 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 24 498 | 14 336 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +273 | +153 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 20 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 | v2.18.31 · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Argo CD scores 81/100 against 73/100 for Semaphore UI, so it is the safer default.
Argo CD ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for Semaphore UI.
If you want the quickest setup, Semaphore UI is easier to run; Argo CD needs more configuration.
Argo CD details →Semaphore UI details →