GitnessvsTeleport
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gitness | Teleport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Code Hosting | #4 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 38 745 | 21 038 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +318 | +102 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.28.2 · 20 Apr 2026 | v18.10.0 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Gitness scores 80/100 against 76/100 for Teleport, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Gitness is easier to run; Teleport needs more configuration.
Gitness is growing faster right now (+318 stars in 30 days).
Gitness details →Teleport details →