PiikvsQGIS Web Client
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | QGIS Web Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #9 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 3 889 | 383 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +431 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | ci-latest-master · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 57/100 for QGIS Web Client, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for QGIS Web Client.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; QGIS Web Client needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+431 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →QGIS Web Client details →