netbirdvsPlik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| netbird | Plik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 56 in VPN | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 30 315 | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +812 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 40 | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.81.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
netbird scores 81/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
netbird ships more often: 40 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; netbird needs more configuration.
netbird is growing faster right now (+812 stars in 30 days).
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