GristvsTraffic Source
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Grist | Traffic Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Data Management | #10 of 27 in Analytics |
| GitHub stars | 12 011 | 679 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +160 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.7.21 · 9 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Grist scores 75/100 against 51/100 for Traffic Source, so it is the safer default.
Grist ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Traffic Source.
If you want the quickest setup, Grist is easier to run; Traffic Source needs more configuration.
Grist is growing faster right now (+160 stars in 30 days).
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