gitlistvsStash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gitlist | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Code Management | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 948 | 13 312 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-3 | +302 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 7 |
| Latest release | 2.0.1 · 9 Sept 2026 | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Stash scores 78/100 against 59/100 for gitlist, so it is the safer default.
Stash ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for gitlist.
If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; gitlist needs more configuration.
Stash is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).
gitlist details →Stash details →