HomarrvsXibo CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Homarr | Xibo CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 44 in Dashboard | #2 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | 5 230 | 517 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +454 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | 4.5.5 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Homarr scores 74/100 against 59/100 for Xibo CMS, so it is the safer default.
Homarr ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Xibo CMS.
If you want the quickest setup, Homarr is easier to run; Xibo CMS needs more configuration.
Homarr is growing faster right now (+454 stars in 30 days).
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