Gerritvsgitbucket
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gerrit | gitbucket | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Code Management | #5 of 14 in Code Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 1 235 | 9 419 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 6 |
| Latest release | — | 4.48.0 · 20 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Scala |
Which one should you pick?
gitbucket scores 68/100 against 65/100 for Gerrit, so it is the safer default.
gitbucket ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Gerrit.
If you want the quickest setup, gitbucket is easier to run; Gerrit needs more configuration.
Gerrit details →gitbucket details →