docker-pi-holevsgluetun
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| docker-pi-hole | gluetun | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in DNS | #5 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 11 726 | 15 907 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +309 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 8 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 17 Oct 2026 | v3.41.3 · 30 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Go |
Which one should you pick?
docker-pi-hole scores 77/100 against 75/100 for gluetun, so it is the safer default.
docker-pi-hole ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for gluetun.
If you want the quickest setup, docker-pi-hole is easier to run; gluetun needs more configuration.
gluetun is growing faster right now (+309 stars in 30 days).
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