# CloakBrowser vs Tipi

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

| | CloakBrowser | Tipi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Browser Automation | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 32 562 ✓ | 9 709 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +204 ✓ | +33 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 5 |
| Latest release | chromium-v155.0.8059.39.2-pro · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

CloakBrowser scores 75/100 against 71/100 for Tipi, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Tipi is easier to run; CloakBrowser needs more configuration.

CloakBrowser is growing faster right now (+204 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [CloakBrowser](https://selfhost.directory/project/cloakbrowser) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cloakbrowser.md)
- [Tipi](https://selfhost.directory/project/tipi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tipi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cloakbrowser-vs-tipi