DietPivsTipi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DietPi | Tipi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Operating System | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 6 367 | 9 708 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +32 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 5 |
| Latest release | v10.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Shell | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
DietPi and Tipi score the same (71/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
DietPi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Tipi.
If you want the quickest setup, Tipi is easier to run; DietPi needs more configuration.
DietPi is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
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