DaguvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dagu | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 4 490 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +416 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 65 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.24.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
Dagu scores 68/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
Dagu ships more often: 65 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, Dagu is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
Dagu is growing faster right now (+416 stars in 30 days).