# Piik vs Tagr

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Piik | Tagr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #16 of 31 in Music |
| GitHub stars | 3 869 ✓ | 237 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +411 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.16.2 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Piik scores 73/100 against 48/100 for Tagr, so it is the safer default.

Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Tagr.

If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Tagr needs more configuration.

Piik is growing faster right now (+411 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Piik](https://selfhost.directory/project/piik) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/piik.md)
- [Tagr](https://selfhost.directory/project/tagr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tagr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/piik-vs-tagr