Encorevsminisatip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | minisatip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #33 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 12 653 | 373 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +168 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 22 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v2.0.180 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 52/100 for minisatip, so it is the safer default.
minisatip ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; minisatip needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+168 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →minisatip details →