CloudPanelvsZero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CloudPanel | Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 10 in Control Panel | #4 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 1 899 | 1 725 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 9 |
| Latest release | v2.5.4 · 1 Jul 2026 | 4.4.4 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | — | Other |
| Main language | — | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes scores 64/100 against 58/100 for CloudPanel, so it is the safer default.
Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for CloudPanel.
If you want the quickest setup, CloudPanel is easier to run; Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes needs more configuration.
CloudPanel is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
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