Semaphore UIvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Semaphore UI | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 166 in Developer Tools | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 14 337 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +149 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.18.31 · 7 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
Semaphore UI scores 73/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
Semaphore UI ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, Semaphore UI is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
Semaphore UI is growing faster right now (+149 stars in 30 days).
Semaphore UI details →Urbit details →