Encorevsopenvpn_webpanel_manager
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | openvpn_webpanel_manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 39/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #50 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 12 658 | 297 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +173 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | 4.0.1 · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 39/100 for openvpn_webpanel_manager, so it is the safer default.
openvpn_webpanel_manager ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; openvpn_webpanel_manager needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+173 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →openvpn_webpanel_manager details →