penpotvsTechnitium DNS Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| penpot | Technitium DNS Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 30 in Collaboration | #3 of 41 in DNS |
| GitHub stars | 61 801 | 10 246 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 489 | +265 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 11 |
| Latest release | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | v15.6.2 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Clojure | C |
Which one should you pick?
penpot scores 84/100 against 77/100 for Technitium DNS Server, so it is the safer default.
penpot ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Technitium DNS Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Technitium DNS Server is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
penpot is growing faster right now (+1 489 stars in 30 days).
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