fogprojectvsprefect
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| fogproject | prefect | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Backup Management | #5 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 1 690 | 24 092 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +180 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 17 |
| Latest release | 1.5.10.2518 · 11 Oct 2026 | 2.20.27 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
prefect scores 80/100 against 63/100 for fogproject, so it is the safer default.
prefect ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for fogproject.
If you want the quickest setup, prefect is easier to run; fogproject needs more configuration.
prefect is growing faster right now (+180 stars in 30 days).
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