# jenkins vs Proliferate

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

| | jenkins | Proliferate |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 28 in CI/CD | #51 of 123 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 26 702 ✓ | 519 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +116 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | jenkins-2.580.2 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | proliferate-v0.4.29 · 27 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

jenkins scores 82/100 against 49/100 for Proliferate, so it is the safer default.

jenkins ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Proliferate.

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

jenkins is growing faster right now (+116 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [jenkins](https://selfhost.directory/project/jenkins) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/jenkins.md)
- [Proliferate](https://selfhost.directory/project/proliferate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/proliferate.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/jenkins-vs-proliferate