PimcorevsPontoon
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Pimcore | Pontoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 18 in Content Management | #8 of 8 in Data Pipeline |
| GitHub stars | 3 883 | 244 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +28 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Pimcore scores 61/100 against 44/100 for Pontoon, so it is the safer default.
Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Pontoon.
If you want the quickest setup, Pontoon is easier to run; Pimcore needs more configuration.
Pimcore is growing faster right now (+28 stars in 30 days).
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