jenkinsvspenpot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| jenkins | penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 28 in CI/CD | #1 of 30 in Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 26 704 | 61 805 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +123 | +1 493 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 | 12 |
| Latest release | jenkins-2.580.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Clojure |
Which one should you pick?
penpot scores 84/100 against 82/100 for jenkins, so it is the safer default.
jenkins ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for penpot.
If you want the quickest setup, jenkins is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
penpot is growing faster right now (+1 493 stars in 30 days).
jenkins details →penpot details →