livekitvspH7Builder
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| livekit | pH7Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 118 in Media Server | #30 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 21 902 | 1 062 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +803 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.13.11 · 25 Oct 2026 | v19.3.2 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
livekit scores 80/100 against 57/100 for pH7Builder, so it is the safer default.
livekit ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for pH7Builder.
livekit is growing faster right now (+803 stars in 30 days).
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