# Ollama vs trigger

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

| | Ollama | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 95/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 25 in LLM Inference | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 185 098 ✓ | 16 641 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 550 ✓ | +254 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 50 ✓ | 49 |
| Latest release | v0.40.12 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Ollama scores 95/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.

Ollama ships more often: 50 stable releases in the past year, against 49 for trigger.

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

Ollama is growing faster right now (+3 550 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Ollama](https://selfhost.directory/project/ollama) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ollama.md)
- [trigger](https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/ollama-vs-trigger