capvsopenpencil
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cap | openpencil | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Video | #2 of 7 in Design |
| GitHub stars | 24 013 | 9 387 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 333 | +802 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 14 |
| Latest release | cap-v0.6.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.16.0 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
cap scores 79/100 against 73/100 for openpencil, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, openpencil is easier to run; cap needs more configuration.
cap details →openpencil details →