ClearFlaskvslogchimp
Two self-hosted Canny alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ClearFlask | logchimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 6 in Product Management | #4 of 6 in Product Management |
| GitHub stars | 450 | 1 133 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-1 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 9 |
| Latest release | 2.7.1 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.9.2 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
logchimp scores 53/100 against 48/100 for ClearFlask, so it is the safer default.
ClearFlask ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for logchimp.
If you want the quickest setup, logchimp is easier to run; ClearFlask needs more configuration.
logchimp is growing faster right now (+1 stars in 30 days).
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