KongvsOh My CPA
Two self-hosted API Management projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kong | Oh My CPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in API Management | #15 of 19 in API Management |
| GitHub stars | 44 316 | 276 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +130 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 12 |
| Latest release | 3.9.4 · 12 Oct 2026 | v0.3.16 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Lua | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Kong scores 81/100 against 49/100 for Oh My CPA, so it is the safer default.
Oh My CPA ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kong.
If you want the quickest setup, Oh My CPA is easier to run; Kong needs more configuration.
Kong is growing faster right now (+130 stars in 30 days).
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