# mkcertWeb vs Stash

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

| | mkcertWeb | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #6 of 8 in Certificate Management | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 221 | 13 308 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +298 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | v4.4.2 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Stash scores 78/100 against 48/100 for mkcertWeb, so it is the safer default.

mkcertWeb ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Stash.

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

Stash is growing faster right now (+298 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [mkcertWeb](https://selfhost.directory/project/mkcertweb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mkcertweb.md)
- [Stash](https://selfhost.directory/project/stash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stash.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mkcertweb-vs-stash