OpenWrtvspikvm
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenWrt | pikvm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 8 in Operating System | #3 of 23 in Remote Access |
| GitHub stars | 28 966 | 10 424 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +463 | +71 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v25.12.6 · 18 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | — |
Which one should you pick?
OpenWrt scores 83/100 against 72/100 for pikvm, so it is the safer default.
OpenWrt ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pikvm.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenWrt is easier to run; pikvm needs more configuration.
OpenWrt is growing faster right now (+463 stars in 30 days).
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