# netbox vs Stepifi

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

| | netbox | Stepifi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in Network Management | #20 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 21 788 ✓ | 247 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +191 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v4.7.4 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.0.0 · 31 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

netbox scores 79/100 against 41/100 for Stepifi, so it is the safer default.

netbox ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Stepifi.

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

netbox is growing faster right now (+191 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [netbox](https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox.md)
- [Stepifi](https://selfhost.directory/project/stepifi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stepifi.md)

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