dokkuvsPlik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dokku | Plik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 32 206 | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +51 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.38.32 · 25 Oct 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
dokku scores 77/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
dokku ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; dokku needs more configuration.
dokku is growing faster right now (+51 stars in 30 days).