# fogproject vs UrBackup

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

| | fogproject | UrBackup |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 ✓ | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Backup Management | #18 of 46 in Backup |
| GitHub stars | 1 689 ✓ | 943 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +17 | +21 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | 1.5.10.2518 · 11 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2.5.38 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | C |

## Which one should you pick?

fogproject scores 63/100 against 60/100 for UrBackup, so it is the safer default.

fogproject ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for UrBackup.

If you want the quickest setup, UrBackup is easier to run; fogproject needs more configuration.

## Details

- [fogproject](https://selfhost.directory/project/fogproject) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/fogproject.md)
- [UrBackup](https://selfhost.directory/project/urbackup) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/urbackup.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/fogproject-vs-urbackup