# CloakBrowser vs ubnt-update

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

| | CloakBrowser | ubnt-update |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 31/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Browser Automation | #31 of 31 in Networking |
| GitHub stars | 32 587 ✓ | 23 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +229 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | chromium-v155.0.8059.39.2-pro · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | — |

## Which one should you pick?

CloakBrowser scores 75/100 against 31/100 for ubnt-update, so it is the safer default.

CloakBrowser ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ubnt-update.

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

CloakBrowser is growing faster right now (+229 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cloakbrowser-vs-ubnt-update