Sonatype NexusvsTrenova
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Sonatype Nexus | Trenova | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Package Management | #2 of 2 in Fleet Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 689 | 314 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 9 |
| Latest release | release-3.97.2-02 · 23 Oct 2026 | v0.10.5 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | EPL-1.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Sonatype Nexus scores 64/100 against 41/100 for Trenova, so it is the safer default.
Sonatype Nexus ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Trenova.
If you want the quickest setup, Sonatype Nexus is easier to run; Trenova needs more configuration.
Sonatype Nexus is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
Sonatype Nexus details →Trenova details →