# outline vs outline-docker-compose

> Two self-hosted [Wikis projects](https://selfhost.directory/wikis), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | outline | outline-docker-compose |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 31 in Wikis | #24 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 41 098 ✓ | 864 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +418 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.12.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Typescript | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

outline scores 78/100 against 46/100 for outline-docker-compose, so it is the safer default.

outline ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for outline-docker-compose.

If you want the quickest setup, outline-docker-compose is easier to run; outline needs more configuration.

outline is growing faster right now (+418 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [outline](https://selfhost.directory/project/outline) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/outline.md)
- [outline-docker-compose](https://selfhost.directory/project/outline-docker-compose) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/outline-docker-compose.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/outline-vs-outline-docker-compose