1panelvsdockpanel
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 1panel | dockpanel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Control Panel | #10 of 27 in Server Management |
| GitHub stars | 37 301 | 983 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +293 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 20 |
| Latest release | v2.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | v2.242.1 · 9 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
1panel scores 79/100 against 57/100 for dockpanel, so it is the safer default.
dockpanel ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for 1panel.
If you want the quickest setup, 1panel is easier to run; dockpanel needs more configuration.
1panel is growing faster right now (+293 stars in 30 days).
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