GitLab-CEvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| GitLab-CE | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Code Hosting | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 24 547 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 6 |
| Latest release | — | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
GitLab-CE scores 77/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
Urbit ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for GitLab-CE.
Urbit is growing faster right now (+5 stars in 30 days).
GitLab-CE details →Urbit details →