# jenkins vs werbot

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

| | jenkins | werbot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 36/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 28 in CI/CD | #36 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 26 704 ✓ | 169 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +123 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | jenkins-2.580.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

jenkins scores 82/100 against 36/100 for werbot, so it is the safer default.

jenkins ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for werbot.

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

jenkins is growing faster right now (+123 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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