headscalevswikmd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| headscale | wikmd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 31 in Networking | #5 of 8 in Documentation Management |
| GitHub stars | 45 162 | 423 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 055 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 1 |
| Latest release | v0.29.6 · 24 Oct 2026 | v1.10.7 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
headscale scores 82/100 against 45/100 for wikmd, so it is the safer default.
headscale ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for wikmd.
If you want the quickest setup, wikmd is easier to run; headscale needs more configuration.
headscale is growing faster right now (+1 055 stars in 30 days).
headscale details →wikmd details →