EncorevsTermix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Termix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #1 of 27 in Server Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 654 | 15 710 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +169 | +461 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 44 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | sdk-v1.0.21 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Termix scores 76/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.
Termix ships more often: 44 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, Termix is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
Termix is growing faster right now (+461 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →Termix details →