# Transformer Lab vs trigger

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

| | Transformer Lab | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #12 of 25 in LLM Inference | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 5 199 | 16 653 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +254 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 51 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.40.1 · 19 Jun 2026 | v4.8.2 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

trigger scores 76/100 against 61/100 for Transformer Lab, so it is the safer default.

trigger ships more often: 51 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Transformer Lab.

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

trigger is growing faster right now (+254 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Transformer Lab](https://selfhost.directory/project/transformerlab-app) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/transformerlab-app.md)
- [trigger](https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/transformerlab-app-vs-trigger