Bitfocus CompanionvsProxmox Kubernetes Engine
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitfocus Companion | Proxmox Kubernetes Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 104 in Home Automation | #10 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 2 344 | 244 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 7 |
| Latest release | v5.1.1 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.0.7 · 13 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | — |
Which one should you pick?
Bitfocus Companion scores 67/100 against 41/100 for Proxmox Kubernetes Engine, so it is the safer default.
Bitfocus Companion ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Proxmox Kubernetes Engine.
If you want the quickest setup, Bitfocus Companion is easier to run; Proxmox Kubernetes Engine needs more configuration.
Bitfocus Companion is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
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