# Bitfocus Companion vs MCSManager

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

| | Bitfocus Companion | MCSManager |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 104 in Home Automation | #8 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 2 345 | 5 005 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 ✓ | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 20 |
| Latest release | v5.1.1 · 21 Oct 2026 | v10.22.0 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Bitfocus Companion and MCSManager score the same (68/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

If you want the quickest setup, MCSManager is easier to run; Bitfocus Companion needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Bitfocus Companion](https://selfhost.directory/project/bitfocus-companion) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bitfocus-companion.md)
- [MCSManager](https://selfhost.directory/project/mcsmanager) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mcsmanager.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bitfocus-companion-vs-mcsmanager