Encorevspretalx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | pretalx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #2 of 3 in Conference Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 658 | 954 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +173 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 7 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v2026.2.1 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 62/100 for pretalx, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for pretalx.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; pretalx needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+173 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →pretalx details →