# opencut vs trigger

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

| | opencut | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Video | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 96 748 ✓ | 16 648 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 127 ✓ | +249 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 51 ✓ |
| Latest release | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 | v4.8.2 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

trigger scores 76/100 against 75/100 for opencut, so it is the safer default.

trigger ships more often: 51 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for opencut.

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

opencut is growing faster right now (+6 127 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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