coolifyvsPlik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| coolify | Plik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 89/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 65 217 | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 972 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 45 | 4 |
| Latest release | v4.5.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Go |
Which one should you pick?
coolify scores 89/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
coolify ships more often: 45 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; coolify needs more configuration.
coolify is growing faster right now (+2 972 stars in 30 days).
coolify details →Plik details →