PiikvsWA-AKG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | WA-AKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #30 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 3 863 | 802 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +405 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.7.0 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 56/100 for WA-AKG, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for WA-AKG.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; WA-AKG needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+405 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →WA-AKG details →