Piikvsrtmp-hls-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | rtmp-hls-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #46 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 3 863 | 446 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +405 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 42/100 for rtmp-hls-server, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for rtmp-hls-server.
Piik is growing faster right now (+405 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →rtmp-hls-server details →