Gogsvsminikv
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gogs | minikv | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Code Hosting | #32 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 47 907 | 405 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +75 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 10 |
| Latest release | latest-commit-build · 17 Jun 2026 | v2.0.1 · 29 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Gogs scores 80/100 against 44/100 for minikv, so it is the safer default.
minikv ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Gogs.
If you want the quickest setup, Gogs is easier to run; minikv needs more configuration.
Gogs is growing faster right now (+75 stars in 30 days).
Gogs details →minikv details →