# docker-pi-hole vs PanWatch

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

| | docker-pi-hole | PanWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in DNS | #3 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 11 728 ✓ | 2 283 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +132 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 12 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 17 Oct 2026 | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

docker-pi-hole scores 77/100 against 62/100 for PanWatch, so it is the safer default.

## Details

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

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