# GitLab-CE vs Trac

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

| | GitLab-CE | Trac |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Code Hosting | #1 of 7 in Issue Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 24 547 ✓ | — |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Ruby | — |

## Which one should you pick?

GitLab-CE scores 77/100 against 65/100 for Trac, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Trac is easier to run; GitLab-CE needs more configuration.

## Details

- [GitLab-CE](https://selfhost.directory/project/gitlab-ce) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gitlab-ce.md)
- [Trac](https://selfhost.directory/project/trac) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trac.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gitlab-ce-vs-trac