# cap vs trigger

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

| | cap | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Video | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 24 045 ✓ | 16 650 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 272 ✓ | +251 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 51 ✓ |
| Latest release | cap-v0.6.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.8.2 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

cap scores 79/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.

trigger ships more often: 51 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for cap.

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

cap is growing faster right now (+1 272 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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