FreeSWITCHvsPKVault
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FreeSWITCH | PKVault | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 16 in VoIP | #12 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 5 261 | 350 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +82 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.11.3 · 28 Aug 2026 | v2.5.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
FreeSWITCH scores 69/100 against 50/100 for PKVault, so it is the safer default.
PKVault ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for FreeSWITCH.
If you want the quickest setup, PKVault is easier to run; FreeSWITCH needs more configuration.
FreeSWITCH is growing faster right now (+82 stars in 30 days).
FreeSWITCH details →PKVault details →