Bitfocus CompanionvsNetworkOptimizer
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitfocus Companion | NetworkOptimizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 104 in Home Automation | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 2 344 | 1 211 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 23 |
| Latest release | v5.1.1 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2.10.3 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Bitfocus Companion scores 68/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.
NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for Bitfocus Companion.
Bitfocus Companion is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
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