# Pimcore vs Wagtail

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

| | Pimcore | Wagtail |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 79/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #6 of 18 in Content Management | #3 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 883 | 20 594 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +30 | +89 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 ✓ | 19 |
| Latest release | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | v8.0.1 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | PHP | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Wagtail scores 79/100 against 61/100 for Pimcore, so it is the safer default.

Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Wagtail.

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

Wagtail is growing faster right now (+89 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Pimcore](https://selfhost.directory/project/pimcore) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pimcore.md)
- [Wagtail](https://selfhost.directory/project/wagtail) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wagtail.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pimcore-vs-wagtail