PlikvsSonatype Nexus
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Plik | Sonatype Nexus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #2 of 11 in Package Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 829 | 2 689 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 30 |
| Latest release | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 | release-3.97.2-02 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | EPL-1.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Sonatype Nexus scores 64/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
Sonatype Nexus ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; Sonatype Nexus needs more configuration.
Sonatype Nexus is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
Plik details →Sonatype Nexus details →