Piikvsrecyclarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | recyclarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #15 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 865 | 2 146 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +407 | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 16 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v8.8.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 64/100 for recyclarr, so it is the safer default.
recyclarr ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Piik.
Piik is growing faster right now (+407 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →recyclarr details →