eigenfocusvsKaneo
Two self-hosted Jira alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| eigenfocus | Kaneo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #35 of 45 in Project Management | #8 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 943 | 9 639 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +468 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 112 |
| Latest release | v1.6.0-free · 10 Oct 2026 | v2.48.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Kaneo scores 71/100 against 47/100 for eigenfocus, so it is the safer default.
Kaneo ships more often: 112 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for eigenfocus.
If you want the quickest setup, eigenfocus is easier to run; Kaneo needs more configuration.
Kaneo is growing faster right now (+468 stars in 30 days).
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