EncorevsZero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #4 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 12 649 | 1 725 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +164 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 9 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | 4.4.4 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 64/100 for Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+164 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes details →