# Nomad vs Tipi

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

| | Nomad | Tipi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Container Orchestration | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 17 047 ✓ | 9 708 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 ✓ | +32 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Nomad scores 76/100 against 71/100 for Tipi, so it is the safer default.

Nomad ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Tipi.

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

Nomad is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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