Piikvsunpub
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | unpub | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #6 of 11 in Package Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 860 | 483 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +402 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Dart |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 49/100 for unpub, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for unpub.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; unpub needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+402 stars in 30 days).