MonerovsPiik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Monero | Piik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 10 961 | 3 878 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +90 | +420 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 14 |
| Latest release | v0.18.5.4 · 15 Oct 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Monero scores 76/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Monero.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Monero needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+420 stars in 30 days).
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