PiikvsStrapi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | Strapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 85/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #1 of 13 in Headless CMS |
| GitHub stars | 3 891 | 73 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +433 | +172 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 31 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.60.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Strapi scores 85/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.
Strapi ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Piik.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Strapi needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+433 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →Strapi details →