ntfyvstrigger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ntfy | trigger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Notifications | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 35 146 | 16 648 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +721 | +249 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 49 |
| Latest release | v2.34.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ntfy scores 85/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.
trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 22 for ntfy.
If you want the quickest setup, ntfy is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.
ntfy is growing faster right now (+721 stars in 30 days).
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