HarakavsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Haraka | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 16 in Mail Server | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 5 627 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +10 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 6 |
| Latest release | v3.3.5 · 17 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
Haraka scores 67/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
Haraka ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, Haraka is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
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