NovuvsPiik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Novu | Piik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Notifications | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 40 221 | 3 893 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +161 | +435 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 14 |
| Latest release | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Novu 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 12 for Novu.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+435 stars in 30 days).
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