coolifyvsPiik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| coolify | Piik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 89/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 65 204 | 3 863 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 002 | +405 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 45 | 14 |
| Latest release | v4.5.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
coolify scores 89/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.
coolify ships more often: 45 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Piik.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; coolify needs more configuration.
coolify is growing faster right now (+3 002 stars in 30 days).
coolify details →Piik details →