# netbox vs Nomad

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

| | netbox | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in Network Management | #2 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 21 779 ✓ | 17 047 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +187 ✓ | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 19 |
| Latest release | v4.7.4 · 27 Oct 2026 | ent-changelog-1.10.18 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

netbox scores 79/100 against 76/100 for Nomad, so it is the safer default.

netbox ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Nomad.

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

netbox is growing faster right now (+187 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [netbox](https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox.md)
- [Nomad](https://selfhost.directory/project/nomad) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nomad.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/netbox-vs-nomad