# Glance vs OpenFan Controller

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Glance | OpenFan Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 44 in Dashboard | #63 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 37 826 ✓ | 321 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +642 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.8.7 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2026-10-09 · 9 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | CSS |

## Which one should you pick?

Glance scores 80/100 against 50/100 for OpenFan Controller, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Glance is easier to run; OpenFan Controller needs more configuration.

Glance is growing faster right now (+642 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Glance](https://selfhost.directory/project/glance) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/glance.md)
- [OpenFan Controller](https://selfhost.directory/project/openfan-controller) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openfan-controller.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/glance-vs-openfan-controller