# Buildarr vs Flipt

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

| | Buildarr | Flipt |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 66/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 8 in Configuration Management | #4 of 8 in Feature Flags |
| GitHub stars | 378 | 4 930 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 16 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v1.62.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Flipt scores 66/100 against 48/100 for Buildarr, so it is the safer default.

Flipt ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Buildarr.

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

Flipt is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Buildarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/buildarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/buildarr.md)
- [Flipt](https://selfhost.directory/project/flipt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/flipt.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/buildarr-vs-flipt