EncorevsPanWatch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | PanWatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #3 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 12 654 | 2 275 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +169 | +124 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 62/100 for PanWatch, so it is the safer default.
PanWatch ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, PanWatch is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
Encore details →PanWatch details →