PiikvsumbrelOS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | umbrelOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #2 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 3 871 | 12 476 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +413 | +424 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | 2.0.0 · 22 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 72/100 for umbrelOS, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for umbrelOS.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; umbrelOS needs more configuration.
Piik details →umbrelOS details →