ExcaliDashvsPlatypush
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ExcaliDash | Platypush | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Whiteboarding | #52 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 1 704 | 317 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +121 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.6.7 · 29 Oct 2026 | v1.3.17 · 11 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
ExcaliDash scores 58/100 against 53/100 for Platypush, so it is the safer default.
ExcaliDash ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Platypush.
If you want the quickest setup, ExcaliDash is easier to run; Platypush needs more configuration.
ExcaliDash is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).
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