consulvsPlatypush
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| consul | Platypush | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 31 in Networking | #52 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 30 089 | 317 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 8 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | v1.3.17 · 11 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
consul scores 73/100 against 53/100 for Platypush, so it is the safer default.
Platypush ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for consul.
If you want the quickest setup, Platypush is easier to run; consul needs more configuration.
consul is growing faster right now (+8 stars in 30 days).
consul details →Platypush details →