EncorevsWarpgate
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Warpgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #11 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 12 648 | 8 159 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +163 | +199 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 33 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v0.30.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Warpgate scores 75/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.
Warpgate ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, Warpgate is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
Encore details →Warpgate details →