AureusvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Aureus | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in ERP | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 12 131 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +146 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.7.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
Aureus scores 68/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Aureus is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
Aureus is growing faster right now (+146 stars in 30 days).
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