Dashyvspretalx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dashy | pretalx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 44 in Dashboard | #2 of 3 in Conference Management |
| GitHub stars | 26 846 | 954 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +286 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | 4.9.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v2026.2.1 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Vue | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Dashy scores 83/100 against 62/100 for pretalx, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Dashy is easier to run; pretalx needs more configuration.
Dashy is growing faster right now (+286 stars in 30 days).
Dashy details →pretalx details →
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