# jenkins vs SeaGOAT

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

| | jenkins | SeaGOAT |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 28 in CI/CD | #4 of 6 in Code Management |
| GitHub stars | 26 703 ✓ | 1 316 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +117 ✓ | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | jenkins-2.580.2 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.6.1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

jenkins scores 82/100 against 53/100 for SeaGOAT, so it is the safer default.

jenkins ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for SeaGOAT.

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

jenkins is growing faster right now (+117 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [jenkins](https://selfhost.directory/project/jenkins) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/jenkins.md)
- [SeaGOAT](https://selfhost.directory/project/seagoat) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/seagoat.md)

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