PufferPanelvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PufferPanel | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #15 of 62 in Game Servers | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 1 762 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +15 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 6 |
| Latest release | v3.0.9 · 14 Jul 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
PufferPanel and Urbit score the same (63/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
PufferPanel ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, PufferPanel is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
PufferPanel is growing faster right now (+15 stars in 30 days).
PufferPanel details →Urbit details →