# GitLab-CE vs trigger

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

| | GitLab-CE | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Code Hosting | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 24 547 ✓ | 16 656 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +257 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 51 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v4.8.2 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

GitLab-CE scores 77/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.

trigger ships more often: 51 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for GitLab-CE.

trigger is growing faster right now (+257 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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