Appsmithvslivekit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Appsmith | livekit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Internal Tools | #2 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 41 134 | 21 902 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +198 | +803 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 19 |
| Latest release | v2.6.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.13.11 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Appsmith and livekit score the same (80/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
If you want the quickest setup, Appsmith is easier to run; livekit needs more configuration.
livekit is growing faster right now (+803 stars in 30 days).
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