GerritvsSeaGOAT
Two self-hosted Code Management projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gerrit | SeaGOAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Code Management | #5 of 6 in Code Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 235 | 1 316 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | v1.6.1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Gerrit scores 65/100 against 53/100 for SeaGOAT, so it is the safer default.
SeaGOAT ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Gerrit.
If you want the quickest setup, SeaGOAT is easier to run; Gerrit needs more configuration.
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