# nps vs Plik

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

| | nps | Plik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 31 in Networking | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 34 264 ✓ | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +29 ✓ | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

nps scores 74/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.

Plik ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for nps.

If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; nps needs more configuration.

nps is growing faster right now (+29 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [nps](https://selfhost.directory/project/nps) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nps.md)
- [Plik](https://selfhost.directory/project/plik) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/plik.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nps-vs-plik