consulvsNova Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| consul | Nova Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 31 in Networking | #20 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 30 089 | 354 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 9 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | v1.92.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
consul scores 73/100 against 46/100 for Nova Server, so it is the safer default.
Nova Server ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for consul.
If you want the quickest setup, Nova Server is easier to run; consul needs more configuration.
consul is growing faster right now (+8 stars in 30 days).
consul details →Nova Server details →