# litellm vs trigger

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

| | litellm | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 125 in AI | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 62 274 ✓ | 16 648 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 699 ✓ | +249 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 111 ✓ | 49 |
| Latest release | v1.106.6 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

litellm scores 88/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.

litellm ships more often: 111 stable releases in the past year, against 49 for trigger.

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

litellm is growing faster right now (+2 699 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [litellm](https://selfhost.directory/project/litellm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/litellm.md)
- [trigger](https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/litellm-vs-trigger