EncorevsMonero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Monero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #3 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 12 653 | 10 961 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +168 | +90 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 13 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v0.18.5.4 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Monero scores 76/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.
Monero ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; Monero needs more configuration.
Encore details →Monero details →