IPFS Web UIvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| IPFS Web UI | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 1 636 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v4.13.0 · 18 Sept 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
Urbit scores 63/100 against 60/100 for IPFS Web UI, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, IPFS Web UI is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
Urbit is growing faster right now (+5 stars in 30 days).
IPFS Web UI details →Urbit details →