npsvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nps | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 31 in Networking | #54 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 34 264 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +29 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
nps scores 74/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
textpod ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for nps.
If you want the quickest setup, textpod is easier to run; nps needs more configuration.
nps is growing faster right now (+29 stars in 30 days).
nps details →textpod details →