# PanWatch vs strfry

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

| | PanWatch | strfry |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Fintech | #23 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 2 272 ✓ | 736 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +121 ✓ | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C++ |

## Which one should you pick?

PanWatch scores 62/100 against 59/100 for strfry, so it is the safer default.

PanWatch ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for strfry.

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

PanWatch is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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