coolifyvspretalx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| coolify | pretalx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 89/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #2 of 3 in Conference Management |
| GitHub stars | 65 242 | 954 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 997 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 45 | 7 |
| Latest release | v4.5.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | v2026.2.1 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
coolify scores 89/100 against 62/100 for pretalx, so it is the safer default.
coolify ships more often: 45 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for pretalx.
If you want the quickest setup, coolify is easier to run; pretalx needs more configuration.
coolify is growing faster right now (+2 997 stars in 30 days).
coolify details →pretalx details →