DietPivsWemux
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DietPi | Wemux | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Operating System | #79 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 6 369 | 168 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +71 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 1 |
| Latest release | v10.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.3.130 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Shell | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
DietPi scores 71/100 against 44/100 for Wemux, so it is the safer default.
DietPi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Wemux.
If you want the quickest setup, DietPi is easier to run; Wemux needs more configuration.
DietPi is growing faster right now (+71 stars in 30 days).
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