jenkinsvsZero-K
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| jenkins | Zero-K | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 28 in CI/CD | #2 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 26 704 | 877 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +123 | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 | 0 |
| Latest release | jenkins-2.580.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Lua |
Which one should you pick?
jenkins scores 82/100 against 62/100 for Zero-K, so it is the safer default.
jenkins ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zero-K.
If you want the quickest setup, Zero-K is easier to run; jenkins needs more configuration.
jenkins is growing faster right now (+123 stars in 30 days).
jenkins details →Zero-K details →