# OpenWrt vs Trenova

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

| | OpenWrt | Trenova |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 8 in Operating System | #2 of 2 in Fleet Management |
| GitHub stars | 28 967 ✓ | 314 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +464 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v25.12.6 · 18 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.10.5 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenWrt scores 83/100 against 41/100 for Trenova, so it is the safer default.

OpenWrt ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Trenova.

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

OpenWrt is growing faster right now (+464 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenWrt](https://selfhost.directory/project/openwrt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openwrt.md)
- [Trenova](https://selfhost.directory/project/trenova) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trenova.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openwrt-vs-trenova