# Encore vs Mikochi

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

| | Encore | Mikochi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #18 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 653 ✓ | 378 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +168 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 11 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 ✓ | 1.12.2 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Encore scores 72/100 against 50/100 for Mikochi, so it is the safer default.

Mikochi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.

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

Encore is growing faster right now (+168 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/encore-vs-mikochi