Piikvsvector
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | vector | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #1 of 7 in Data Pipelines |
| GitHub stars | 3 886 | 22 777 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +428 | +166 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.60.0 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
vector scores 79/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for vector.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; vector needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+428 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →vector details →