PiikvsQuickstart
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | Quickstart | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #60 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 862 | 206 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +404 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 18 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.10.16 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 52/100 for Quickstart, so it is the safer default.
Quickstart ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Piik.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Quickstart needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+404 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →Quickstart details →