# Frappe LMS vs trigger

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

| | Frappe LMS | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Learning Management System | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 3 350 | 16 647 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +96 | +248 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 | 49 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.68.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

trigger scores 76/100 against 65/100 for Frappe LMS, so it is the safer default.

trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 35 for Frappe LMS.

If you want the quickest setup, Frappe LMS is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.

trigger is growing faster right now (+248 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Frappe LMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/frappe-lms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frappe-lms.md)
- [trigger](https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/frappe-lms-vs-trigger