HomeboxvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Homebox | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Inventory Management | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 7 667 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +293 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.27.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
Homebox scores 74/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
Homebox ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, Homebox is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
Homebox is growing faster right now (+293 stars in 30 days).
Homebox details →Urbit details →