DietPivsQeli
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DietPi | Qeli | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Operating System | #42 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 6 367 | 262 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 10 |
| Latest release | v10.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.8.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Shell | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
DietPi scores 71/100 against 46/100 for Qeli, so it is the safer default.
DietPi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Qeli.
If you want the quickest setup, DietPi is easier to run; Qeli needs more configuration.
DietPi is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
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