eigenfocusvspaca
Two self-hosted Jira alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| eigenfocus | paca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 58/100 |
| Rank in category | #35 of 45 in Project Management | #19 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 943 | 1 994 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +146 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 68 |
| Latest release | v1.6.0-free · 10 Oct 2026 | v0.19.2 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Go |
Which one should you pick?
paca scores 58/100 against 47/100 for eigenfocus, so it is the safer default.
paca ships more often: 68 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for eigenfocus.
If you want the quickest setup, eigenfocus is easier to run; paca needs more configuration.
paca is growing faster right now (+146 stars in 30 days).
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