PiikvsTypeType
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | TypeType | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #66 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 3 874 | 471 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +416 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 11 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.12.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 48/100 for TypeType, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for TypeType.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; TypeType needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+416 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →TypeType details →