code-servervsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| code-server | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 166 in Developer Tools | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 79 723 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +319 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 6 |
| Latest release | v4.144.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
code-server scores 83/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
code-server ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
code-server is growing faster right now (+319 stars in 30 days).
code-server details →Urbit details →