# OpenWrt vs PanWatch

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

| | OpenWrt | PanWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 8 in Operating System | #3 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 28 969 ✓ | 2 275 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +456 ✓ | +124 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | v25.12.6 · 18 Oct 2026 | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenWrt scores 83/100 against 62/100 for PanWatch, so it is the safer default.

PanWatch ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for OpenWrt.

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

OpenWrt is growing faster right now (+456 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenWrt](https://selfhost.directory/project/openwrt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openwrt.md)
- [PanWatch](https://selfhost.directory/project/panwatch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/panwatch.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openwrt-vs-panwatch