# Pimcore vs Sonatype Nexus

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

| | Pimcore | Sonatype Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #6 of 18 in Content Management | #2 of 11 in Package Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 883 ✓ | 2 691 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +28 | +36 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 ✓ | 30 |
| Latest release | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | release-3.97.2-02 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | EPL-1.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Sonatype Nexus scores 64/100 against 61/100 for Pimcore, so it is the safer default.

Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 30 for Sonatype Nexus.

If you want the quickest setup, Sonatype Nexus is easier to run; Pimcore needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Pimcore](https://selfhost.directory/project/pimcore) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pimcore.md)
- [Sonatype Nexus](https://selfhost.directory/project/sonatype-nexus) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sonatype-nexus.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pimcore-vs-sonatype-nexus