EncorevsOpenFan Controller
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | OpenFan Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #63 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 12 655 | 321 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +170 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | 2026-10-09 · 9 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | CSS |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 50/100 for OpenFan Controller, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenFan Controller.
Encore is growing faster right now (+170 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →OpenFan Controller details →