GogsvsOpenPLC Runtime v4
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gogs | OpenPLC Runtime v4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Code Hosting | #6 of 10 in IoT |
| GitHub stars | 47 906 | 418 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +74 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 10 |
| Latest release | latest-commit-build · 17 Jun 2026 | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Gogs scores 80/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.
OpenPLC Runtime v4 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; OpenPLC Runtime v4 needs more configuration.
Gogs is growing faster right now (+74 stars in 30 days).
Gogs details →OpenPLC Runtime v4 details →