# Mikochi vs Pi-hole

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Mikochi | Pi-hole |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 50/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #18 of 34 in File Management | #1 of 41 in DNS |
| GitHub stars | 378 | 61 541 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +497 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | 1.12.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v6.5 · 17 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Pi-hole scores 87/100 against 50/100 for Mikochi, so it is the safer default.

Mikochi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Pi-hole.

If you want the quickest setup, Mikochi is easier to run; Pi-hole needs more configuration.

Pi-hole is growing faster right now (+497 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Mikochi](https://selfhost.directory/project/mikochi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mikochi.md)
- [Pi-hole](https://selfhost.directory/project/pi-hole) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pi-hole.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mikochi-vs-pi-hole