Homarrvspi-timolo
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Homarr | pi-timolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 44 in Dashboard | #16 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 5 234 | 579 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +455 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Homarr scores 74/100 against 51/100 for pi-timolo, so it is the safer default.
Homarr ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pi-timolo.
If you want the quickest setup, Homarr is easier to run; pi-timolo needs more configuration.
Homarr is growing faster right now (+455 stars in 30 days).
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