# Gopeed vs Zealot

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Gopeed | Zealot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Download Management | #17 of 28 in CI/CD |
| GitHub stars | 27 231 ✓ | 1 367 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +719 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.9.3 · 18 Mar 2026 | 6.2.2 · 25 Jul 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Dart | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

Gopeed scores 80/100 against 55/100 for Zealot, so it is the safer default.

Gopeed ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Zealot.

If you want the quickest setup, Gopeed is easier to run; Zealot needs more configuration.

Gopeed is growing faster right now (+719 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Gopeed](https://selfhost.directory/project/gopeed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gopeed.md)
- [Zealot](https://selfhost.directory/project/zealot) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zealot.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gopeed-vs-zealot