# scm-manager vs Stash

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

| | scm-manager | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #10 of 14 in Code Hosting | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 184 | 13 312 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +302 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 7 ✓ |
| Latest release | 3.11.4 · 11 Feb 2026 | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Stash scores 78/100 against 53/100 for scm-manager, so it is the safer default.

Stash ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for scm-manager.

If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; scm-manager needs more configuration.

Stash is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [scm-manager](https://selfhost.directory/project/scm-manager) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/scm-manager.md)
- [Stash](https://selfhost.directory/project/stash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stash.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/scm-manager-vs-stash