PiikvsSlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | Slink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #1 of 9 in Image Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 865 | 1 614 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +407 | +23 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 20 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.14.4 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 59/100 for Slink, so it is the safer default.
Slink ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Piik.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Slink needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+407 stars in 30 days).