dockhandvsEncore
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dockhand | Encore | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 44 in Container Management | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service |
| GitHub stars | 6 909 | 12 648 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +549 | +163 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 9 |
| Latest release | v1.0.55 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
dockhand and Encore score the same (72/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
dockhand ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, dockhand is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
dockhand is growing faster right now (+549 stars in 30 days).
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