# Decap CMS vs Pagecord

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Decap CMS | Pagecord |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 ✓ | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 13 in Headless CMS | #17 of 24 in Blogging |
| GitHub stars | 19 456 ✓ | 194 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

Decap CMS scores 72/100 against 44/100 for Pagecord, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Decap CMS is easier to run; Pagecord needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Decap CMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/decap-cms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/decap-cms.md)
- [Pagecord](https://selfhost.directory/project/pagecord) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pagecord.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/decap-cms-vs-pagecord