# frappe_docker vs trigger

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

| | frappe_docker | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in Docker | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 2 612 | 16 653 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +38 | +254 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 51 ✓ |
| Latest release | v4.1.1 · 19 Oct 2026 | v4.8.2 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

trigger scores 76/100 against 66/100 for frappe_docker, so it is the safer default.

trigger ships more often: 51 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for frappe_docker.

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

trigger is growing faster right now (+254 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [frappe_docker](https://selfhost.directory/project/frappedocker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frappedocker.md)
- [trigger](https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/frappedocker-vs-trigger