Gogsvstobab
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gogs | tobab | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 37/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Code Hosting | #34 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 47 907 | 155 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +75 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 0 |
| Latest release | latest-commit-build · 17 Jun 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Gogs scores 80/100 against 37/100 for tobab, so it is the safer default.
Gogs ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for tobab.
If you want the quickest setup, Gogs is easier to run; tobab needs more configuration.
Gogs is growing faster right now (+75 stars in 30 days).