Bitfocus CompanionvsSemaphore UI
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitfocus Companion | Semaphore UI | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 104 in Home Automation | #12 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 2 344 | 14 336 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +153 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 20 |
| Latest release | v5.1.1 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2.18.31 · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Semaphore UI scores 73/100 against 68/100 for Bitfocus Companion, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Semaphore UI is easier to run; Bitfocus Companion needs more configuration.
Semaphore UI is growing faster right now (+153 stars in 30 days).
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