setup-ipsec-vpnvsWakupator
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| setup-ipsec-vpn | Wakupator | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 56 in VPN | #11 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 28 885 | 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +319 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v1.2.0 · 6 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | C |
Which one should you pick?
setup-ipsec-vpn scores 78/100 against 43/100 for Wakupator, so it is the safer default.
Wakupator ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for setup-ipsec-vpn.
If you want the quickest setup, setup-ipsec-vpn is easier to run; Wakupator needs more configuration.
setup-ipsec-vpn is growing faster right now (+319 stars in 30 days).
setup-ipsec-vpn details →Wakupator details →