# Asterisk vs PKVault

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Asterisk | PKVault |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 16 in VoIP | #12 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 3 647 ✓ | 350 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +82 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | certified-22.8-cert5 · 19 Oct 2026 | v2.5.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Asterisk scores 71/100 against 50/100 for PKVault, so it is the safer default.

Asterisk ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for PKVault.

If you want the quickest setup, PKVault is easier to run; Asterisk needs more configuration.

Asterisk is growing faster right now (+82 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Asterisk](https://selfhost.directory/project/asterisk) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/asterisk.md)
- [PKVault](https://selfhost.directory/project/pkvault) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pkvault.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/asterisk-vs-pkvault