pikvmvsRomM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| pikvm | RomM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in Remote Access | #1 of 5 in Emulation |
| GitHub stars | 10 424 | 14 134 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +71 | +978 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | 5.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | — | Python |
Which one should you pick?
RomM scores 81/100 against 72/100 for pikvm, so it is the safer default.
RomM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pikvm.
If you want the quickest setup, RomM is easier to run; pikvm needs more configuration.
RomM is growing faster right now (+978 stars in 30 days).
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