GitLab-CEvsKaneo
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| GitLab-CE | Kaneo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Code Hosting | #8 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 24 547 | 9 657 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +472 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 112 |
| Latest release | — | v2.48.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
GitLab-CE scores 77/100 against 71/100 for Kaneo, so it is the safer default.
Kaneo ships more often: 112 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for GitLab-CE.
If you want the quickest setup, Kaneo is easier to run; GitLab-CE needs more configuration.
Kaneo is growing faster right now (+472 stars in 30 days).
GitLab-CE details →Kaneo details →