EncorevsLinnix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Linnix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #17 of 19 in Infrastructure Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 12 651 | 252 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +166 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v0.2.0 · 26 Nov 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 45/100 for Linnix, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Linnix.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; Linnix needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+166 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →Linnix details →