AnswervsPi-hole
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | Pi-hole | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 41 in DNS |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 61 544 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +482 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v6.5 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Pi-hole scores 87/100 against 71/100 for Answer, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; Pi-hole needs more configuration.
Pi-hole is growing faster right now (+482 stars in 30 days).
Answer details →Pi-hole details →