go2rtcvsheadscale
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| go2rtc | headscale | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 54 in Media Streaming | #1 of 31 in Networking |
| GitHub stars | 14 528 | 45 162 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +275 | +1 055 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 7 |
| Latest release | v1.9.15 · 25 Oct 2026 | v0.29.6 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
headscale scores 82/100 against 74/100 for go2rtc, so it is the safer default.
headscale ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for go2rtc.
If you want the quickest setup, go2rtc is easier to run; headscale needs more configuration.
headscale is growing faster right now (+1 055 stars in 30 days).
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