# pikvm vs Thumbor

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | pikvm | Thumbor |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in Remote Access | #2 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 10 424 | 10 528 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +66 ✓ | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 7.8.0 · 30 May 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | — | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

pikvm and Thumbor score the same (72/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Thumbor ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pikvm.

If you want the quickest setup, Thumbor is easier to run; pikvm needs more configuration.

pikvm is growing faster right now (+66 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [pikvm](https://selfhost.directory/project/pikvm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pikvm.md)
- [Thumbor](https://selfhost.directory/project/thumbor) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/thumbor.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pikvm-vs-thumbor