cozystackvsprefect
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cozystack | prefect | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #5 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 2 376 | 24 094 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +141 | +182 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 17 |
| Latest release | v1.6.4 · 16 Oct 2026 | 2.20.27 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
prefect scores 80/100 against 67/100 for cozystack, so it is the safer default.
prefect ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for cozystack.
If you want the quickest setup, prefect is easier to run; cozystack needs more configuration.
cozystack details →prefect details →