PiikvsSnitch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | Snitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #20 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 3 874 | 648 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +416 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.6.4 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 54/100 for Snitch, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Snitch.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Snitch needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+416 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →Snitch details →