# Apache SkyWalking vs Torollo

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

| | Apache SkyWalking | Torollo |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Application Performance Monitoring | #15 of 30 in Education |
| GitHub stars | 24 976 ✓ | 449 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | v11.0.0 · 28 Aug 2026 | v1.2.5 · 10 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache SkyWalking scores 76/100 against 47/100 for Torollo, so it is the safer default.

Torollo ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Apache SkyWalking.

If you want the quickest setup, Torollo is easier to run; Apache SkyWalking needs more configuration.

Apache SkyWalking is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache SkyWalking](https://selfhost.directory/project/skywalking) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/skywalking.md)
- [Torollo](https://selfhost.directory/project/torollo) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/torollo.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/skywalking-vs-torollo