DecidimvsDerbyNet
Two self-hosted Community projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Decidim | DerbyNet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Community | #4 of 6 in Community |
| GitHub stars | 1 841 | 162 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +10 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.32.2 · 22 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Ruby | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Decidim scores 63/100 against 49/100 for DerbyNet, so it is the safer default.
Decidim ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for DerbyNet.
If you want the quickest setup, DerbyNet is easier to run; Decidim needs more configuration.
Decidim is growing faster right now (+10 stars in 30 days).
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