HeyFormvstrusted-cgi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HeyForm | trusted-cgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 6 in Form Builder | #4 of 7 in Serverless |
| GitHub stars | 9 055 | 249 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +69 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.0.5 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
HeyForm scores 68/100 against 45/100 for trusted-cgi, so it is the safer default.
HeyForm ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for trusted-cgi.
If you want the quickest setup, trusted-cgi is easier to run; HeyForm needs more configuration.
HeyForm is growing faster right now (+69 stars in 30 days).
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