Sourcegraph vs lazydocker

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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FeatureSourcegraphlazydocker
CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitDeveloper Tools & Git
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM4,096 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesbinary, source
GitHub stars★ 10,299★ 52,348
First released20142019
ReplacesGitHub code searchDocker Desktop

Why pick each one

Choose Sourcegraph if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Mature project with 10.3k GitHub stars
Sourcegraph details

Choose lazydocker if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 52.3k GitHub stars
  • Written in Go
lazydocker details

Frequently asked questions

Is Sourcegraph or lazydocker better?

lazydocker is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Sourcegraph if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Sourcegraph and lazydocker free and open-source?

Yes. Sourcegraph is licensed under Apache-2.0 and lazydocker under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Sourcegraph and lazydocker with Docker?

Sourcegraph: yes. lazydocker: check the project docs for container support.

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