KongvsTeampass
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kong | Teampass | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in API Management | #6 of 28 in Password Managers |
| GitHub stars | 44 316 | 1 870 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +130 | +42 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 38 |
| Latest release | 3.9.4 · 12 Oct 2026 | 3.2.3.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Lua | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Kong scores 81/100 against 64/100 for Teampass, so it is the safer default.
Teampass ships more often: 38 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kong.
If you want the quickest setup, Teampass is easier to run; Kong needs more configuration.
Kong is growing faster right now (+130 stars in 30 days).
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