# bettercap vs dockhand

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

| | bettercap | dockhand |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #4 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 20 212 ✓ | 6 920 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 | +499 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 31 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.41.7 · 11 May 2026 | v1.0.55 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

bettercap scores 76/100 against 73/100 for dockhand, so it is the safer default.

dockhand ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for bettercap.

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

dockhand is growing faster right now (+499 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bettercap](https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap.md)
- [dockhand](https://selfhost.directory/project/dockhand) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dockhand.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bettercap-vs-dockhand