# docker-pi-hole vs Novu

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

| | docker-pi-hole | Novu |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in DNS | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 11 728 | 40 220 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +115 | +171 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 12 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 17 Oct 2026 ✓ | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Shell | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

docker-pi-hole scores 77/100 against 76/100 for Novu, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, docker-pi-hole is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.

## Details

- [docker-pi-hole](https://selfhost.directory/project/docker-pi-hole) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/docker-pi-hole.md)
- [Novu](https://selfhost.directory/project/novu) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/novu.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/docker-pi-hole-vs-novu