# Encore vs illa-builder

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

| | Encore | illa-builder |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 ✓ | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #3 of 17 in Low Code |
| GitHub stars | 12 649 ✓ | 12 336 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +164 ✓ | +14 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Encore scores 72/100 against 67/100 for illa-builder, so it is the safer default.

Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for illa-builder.

If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; illa-builder needs more configuration.

Encore is growing faster right now (+164 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Encore](https://selfhost.directory/project/encore) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/encore.md)
- [illa-builder](https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/encore-vs-illa-builder