GoatDBvsGogs
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| GoatDB | Gogs | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #31 of 38 in Databases | #2 of 14 in Code Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 583 | 47 914 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +79 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.6.1 · 1 Sept 2026 | latest-commit-build · 17 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Gogs scores 80/100 against 48/100 for GoatDB, so it is the safer default.
Gogs ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for GoatDB.
If you want the quickest setup, Gogs is easier to run; GoatDB needs more configuration.
Gogs is growing faster right now (+79 stars in 30 days).
GoatDB details →Gogs details →