PiikvsUwazi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | Uwazi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #25 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 878 | 328 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +420 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | 1.229.282 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 54/100 for Uwazi, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Uwazi.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Uwazi needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+420 stars in 30 days).