coolifyvsToolbarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| coolify | Toolbarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 89/100 | 39/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #5 of 6 in Administration |
| GitHub stars | 65 229 | 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 984 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 45 | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.5.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Go |
Which one should you pick?
coolify scores 89/100 against 39/100 for Toolbarr, so it is the safer default.
coolify ships more often: 45 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Toolbarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Toolbarr is easier to run; coolify needs more configuration.
coolify is growing faster right now (+2 984 stars in 30 days).
coolify details →Toolbarr details →