NakamavsPlik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nakama | Plik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 62 in Game Servers | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 13 604 | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.41.0 · 18 Sept 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Nakama scores 76/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
Nakama ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; Nakama needs more configuration.
Nakama is growing faster right now (+62 stars in 30 days).
Nakama details →Plik details →