openclawvsopenpencil
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| openclaw | openpencil | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 125 in AI | #2 of 7 in Design |
| GitHub stars | 393 295 | 9 387 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 947 | +802 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 37 | 14 |
| Latest release | v2026.10.8 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.16.0 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
openclaw scores 93/100 against 73/100 for openpencil, so it is the safer default.
openclaw ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for openpencil.
If you want the quickest setup, openpencil is easier to run; openclaw needs more configuration.
openclaw is growing faster right now (+2 947 stars in 30 days).
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