# Cloudreve vs pikvm

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

| | Cloudreve | pikvm |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #3 of 23 in Remote Access |
| GitHub stars | 28 901 ✓ | 10 424 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +150 ✓ | +71 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | — |

## Which one should you pick?

Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 72/100 for pikvm, so it is the safer default.

Cloudreve ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pikvm.

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

Cloudreve is growing faster right now (+150 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Cloudreve](https://selfhost.directory/project/cloudreve) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cloudreve.md)
- [pikvm](https://selfhost.directory/project/pikvm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pikvm.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cloudreve-vs-pikvm