# netbox vs Saki Panel

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

| | netbox | Saki Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in Network Management | #21 of 27 in Server Management |
| GitHub stars | 21 783 ✓ | 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +186 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v4.7.4 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v5.1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

netbox scores 79/100 against 44/100 for Saki Panel, so it is the safer default.

netbox ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Saki Panel.

If you want the quickest setup, Saki Panel is easier to run; netbox needs more configuration.

netbox is growing faster right now (+186 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [netbox](https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox.md)
- [Saki Panel](https://selfhost.directory/project/saki-panel) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/saki-panel.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/netbox-vs-saki-panel