PiikvsZenphotoCMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | ZenphotoCMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #8 of 19 in Photo Galleries |
| GitHub stars | 3 863 | 318 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +405 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 52/100 for ZenphotoCMS, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ZenphotoCMS.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; ZenphotoCMS needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+405 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →ZenphotoCMS details →