DarkMoonvsdocker-pi-hole
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DarkMoon | docker-pi-hole | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #28 of 78 in Security | #3 of 41 in DNS |
| GitHub stars | 1 159 | 11 728 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +113 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | 2026.10.0 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
docker-pi-hole scores 77/100 against 57/100 for DarkMoon, so it is the safer default.
docker-pi-hole ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for DarkMoon.
If you want the quickest setup, docker-pi-hole is easier to run; DarkMoon needs more configuration.
docker-pi-hole is growing faster right now (+113 stars in 30 days).
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