# Gerrit vs SeaGOAT

> Two self-hosted [Code Management projects](https://selfhost.directory/code-management), 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.

## Details

- [Gerrit](https://selfhost.directory/project/gerrit) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gerrit.md)
- [SeaGOAT](https://selfhost.directory/project/seagoat) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/seagoat.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gerrit-vs-seagoat