Proxmox Kubernetes EnginevsumbrelOS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Proxmox Kubernetes Engine | umbrelOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 41/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 11 in Container Orchestration | #2 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 244 | 12 474 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +439 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | v0.0.7 · 13 Sept 2026 | 2.0.0 · 22 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | — | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
umbrelOS scores 73/100 against 41/100 for Proxmox Kubernetes Engine, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, umbrelOS is easier to run; Proxmox Kubernetes Engine needs more configuration.
umbrelOS is growing faster right now (+439 stars in 30 days).
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