# bettercap vs trigger

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

| | bettercap | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 20 212 ✓ | 16 647 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 | +248 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 49 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.41.7 · 11 May 2026 | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

bettercap and trigger score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for bettercap.

If you want the quickest setup, bettercap is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.

## Details

- [bettercap](https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap.md)
- [trigger](https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bettercap-vs-trigger