# pH7Builder vs Piik

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

| | pH7Builder | Piik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #30 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 1 062 | 3 865 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +407 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 14 ✓ |
| Latest release | v19.3.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Piik scores 73/100 against 57/100 for pH7Builder, so it is the safer default.

Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for pH7Builder.

If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; pH7Builder needs more configuration.

Piik is growing faster right now (+407 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [pH7Builder](https://selfhost.directory/project/ph7-social-dating-cms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ph7-social-dating-cms.md)
- [Piik](https://selfhost.directory/project/piik) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/piik.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/ph7-social-dating-cms-vs-piik