EncorevsPimcore
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Pimcore | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #6 of 18 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 654 | 3 883 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +169 | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 35 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 61/100 for Pimcore, so it is the safer default.
Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; Pimcore needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+169 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →Pimcore details →