Piikvsumbrel
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | umbrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #9 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 3 863 | 434 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +405 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.0.0 · 2 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 52/100 for umbrel, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for umbrel.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; umbrel needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+405 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →umbrel details →