DaguvsSonatype Nexus
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dagu | Sonatype Nexus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #2 of 11 in Package Management |
| GitHub stars | 4 488 | 2 691 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +414 | +36 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 65 | 30 |
| Latest release | v2.24.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | release-3.97.2-02 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | EPL-1.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Dagu scores 68/100 against 64/100 for Sonatype Nexus, so it is the safer default.
Dagu ships more often: 65 stable releases in the past year, against 30 for Sonatype Nexus.
If you want the quickest setup, Dagu is easier to run; Sonatype Nexus needs more configuration.
Dagu is growing faster right now (+414 stars in 30 days).
Dagu details →Sonatype Nexus details →