LinuxCNCvsTracefinity
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LinuxCNC | Tracefinity | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Industrial IoT | #12 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 2 512 | 721 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +11 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.9.10 · 3 Jul 2026 | 0.10.1 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
LinuxCNC scores 64/100 against 51/100 for Tracefinity, so it is the safer default.
Tracefinity ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for LinuxCNC.
If you want the quickest setup, Tracefinity is easier to run; LinuxCNC needs more configuration.
LinuxCNC is growing faster right now (+11 stars in 30 days).
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