# bookwyrm vs docker-pi-hole

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

| | bookwyrm | docker-pi-hole |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 41 in DNS |
| GitHub stars | 2 808 | 11 728 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 | +113 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.9.4 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2026.10.0 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

docker-pi-hole scores 77/100 against 58/100 for bookwyrm, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, docker-pi-hole is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.

docker-pi-hole is growing faster right now (+113 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bookwyrm](https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm.md)
- [docker-pi-hole](https://selfhost.directory/project/docker-pi-hole) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/docker-pi-hole.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bookwyrm-vs-docker-pi-hole