PiikvsSonarQube
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | SonarQube | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #2 of 10 in Code Review |
| GitHub stars | 3 878 | 11 125 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +420 | +103 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | 26.10.0.133078 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | LGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 71/100 for SonarQube, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for SonarQube.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; SonarQube needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+420 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →SonarQube details →