dive vs Email OAuth2 Proxy

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeaturediveEmail OAuth2 Proxy
CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitDeveloper Tools & Git
LicenseMITfree
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentbinary, dockerdocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 54,426★ 1,457
First released20182023
ReplacesDocker Desktop

Why pick each one

Choose dive if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 54.4k GitHub stars
dive details

Choose Email OAuth2 Proxy if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
Email OAuth2 Proxy details

Frequently asked questions

Is dive or Email OAuth2 Proxy better?

Neither is universally better. dive has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are dive and Email OAuth2 Proxy free and open-source?

Yes. dive is licensed under MIT and Email OAuth2 Proxy under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run dive and Email OAuth2 Proxy with Docker?

dive: yes. Email OAuth2 Proxy: yes.

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