# Encore vs pikvm

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Encore | pikvm |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #3 of 23 in Remote Access |
| GitHub stars | 12 654 ✓ | 10 424 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +169 ✓ | +66 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | — |

## Which one should you pick?

Encore and pikvm score the same (72/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pikvm.

If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; pikvm needs more configuration.

Encore is growing faster right now (+169 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Encore](https://selfhost.directory/project/encore) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/encore.md)
- [pikvm](https://selfhost.directory/project/pikvm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pikvm.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/encore-vs-pikvm