npsvspenpot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nps | penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 31 in Networking | #1 of 30 in Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 34 266 | 61 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +31 | +1 467 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 12 |
| Latest release | — | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Clojure |
Which one should you pick?
penpot scores 84/100 against 74/100 for nps, so it is the safer default.
penpot ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for nps.
If you want the quickest setup, nps is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
penpot is growing faster right now (+1 467 stars in 30 days).