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puppeteer vs gitlogue
puppeteer has 95,791 GitHub stars, 9,600 forks, 259 open issues and last shipped yesterday. gitlogue has 5,251 stars, 123 forks, 12 open issues and last shipped yesterday. puppeteer leads on adoption by 1,724% (95,791 vs 5,251 stars). puppeteer is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; gitlogue is written in Rust under ISC. puppeteer has attracted 10% as many forks as stars, gitlogue 2%. puppeteer was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (developer-tools), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| puppeteer | gitlogue | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 96K | ★ 5.3K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | ISC |
| Written in | TypeScript | Rust |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 9.6K | ⑂ 123 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick puppeteer if
- You weight community size — 96K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick gitlogue if
- You want the gitlogue feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the ISC license terms
- Your stack matches Rust
- You evaluated both and gitlogue fits your workflow better
About puppeteer
Puppeteer Puppeteer is a JavaScript library which provides a high level API to control Chrome or Firefox over the DevTools Protocol or WebDriver BiDi. Puppeteer runs in the headless (no visible UI) by default Get started API FAQ Contributing Troubleshooting Installation :::note Modern package managers (including npm (see the RFC), pnpm, Yarn, Bun, and Deno) block dependency install scripts by default. If the install script is blocked, Puppeteer will not download the browser during installation, leading to runtime errors. You can manually download the required browsers after installation by running…
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About gitlogue
A cinematic Git commit replay tool for the terminal. Turn your Git history into a living, animated story — typing, syntax highlighting, file tree transitions. Watch commits unfold with realistic typing animations, syntax highlighting, and file tree transitions, transforming code changes into a visual experience. Installation Using Install Script (Recommended) Using Homebrew Using Cargo On Arch Linux Using Nix From Source See the Installation Guide for more options and troubleshooting. Features 🎬 Commit Replay as Animation — Realistic typing, cursor movement, deletions, and file operations 🔍 Working Tree Diff…
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Frequently asked questions
Is puppeteer or gitlogue more popular?
puppeteer has 95,791 GitHub stars and gitlogue has 5,251. puppeteer has the larger community by that measure.
Are puppeteer and gitlogue free?
Both are open source. puppeteer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and gitlogue under ISC. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between puppeteer and gitlogue?
puppeteer is written in TypeScript and gitlogue in Rust. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, puppeteer or gitlogue?
Choose puppeteer if you want the larger community (95,791 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose gitlogue if its feature set, stack or ISC licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.