# DietPi vs Tracardi

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | DietPi | Tracardi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Operating System | #3 of 3 in Customer Data Platform |
| GitHub stars | 6 369 ✓ | 658 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +71 ✓ | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | v10.8 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | 1.1.25 · 10 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Shell | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

DietPi scores 71/100 against 54/100 for Tracardi, so it is the safer default.

DietPi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Tracardi.

If you want the quickest setup, DietPi is easier to run; Tracardi needs more configuration.

DietPi is growing faster right now (+71 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [DietPi](https://selfhost.directory/project/dietpi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dietpi.md)
- [Tracardi](https://selfhost.directory/project/tracardi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tracardi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dietpi-vs-tracardi