code-servervsverdaccio
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| code-server | verdaccio | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 166 in Developer Tools | #1 of 11 in Package Management |
| GitHub stars | 79 723 | 17 956 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +319 | +57 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 29 |
| Latest release | v4.144.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | v7.0.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
code-server scores 83/100 against 76/100 for verdaccio, so it is the safer default.
code-server ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 29 for verdaccio.
If you want the quickest setup, verdaccio is easier to run; code-server needs more configuration.
code-server is growing faster right now (+319 stars in 30 days).
code-server details →verdaccio details →