EncorevsPlik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Plik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 12 652 | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +167 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 4 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+167 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →Plik details →