PiikvsWemux
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | Wemux | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #79 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 3 878 | 167 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +420 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 1 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.3.130 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 44/100 for Wemux, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Wemux.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Wemux needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+420 stars in 30 days).