hestiavsrudder
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| hestia | rudder | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Control Panel | #4 of 8 in Configuration Management |
| GitHub stars | 4 552 | 719 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | 1.10.5 · 14 Sept 2026 | 9.1.4 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Shell | Scala |
Which one should you pick?
hestia scores 68/100 against 55/100 for rudder, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, hestia is easier to run; rudder needs more configuration.
hestia is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).
hestia details →rudder details →
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