# ToolJet vs trigger

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

| | ToolJet | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 17 in Low Code | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 41 139 ✓ | 16 644 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +155 | +257 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 76 ✓ | 49 |
| Latest release | v3.20.251-lts · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | HTML | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

ToolJet scores 77/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.

ToolJet ships more often: 76 stable releases in the past year, against 49 for trigger.

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

## Details

- [ToolJet](https://selfhost.directory/project/tooljet) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tooljet.md)
- [trigger](https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/tooljet-vs-trigger