Nodyxvspretalx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nodyx | pretalx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 6 in Community | #2 of 3 in Conference Management |
| GitHub stars | 137 | 954 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.12.0 · 10 Aug 2026 | v2026.2.1 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Svelte | Python |
Which one should you pick?
pretalx scores 62/100 against 48/100 for Nodyx, so it is the safer default.
Nodyx ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for pretalx.
If you want the quickest setup, Nodyx is easier to run; pretalx needs more configuration.
pretalx is growing faster right now (+8 stars in 30 days).
Nodyx details →pretalx details →