Technitium DNS ServervsWavelog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Technitium DNS Server | Wavelog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in DNS | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 10 246 | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +265 | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 19 |
| Latest release | v15.6.2 · 17 Oct 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Technitium DNS Server scores 77/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.
Wavelog ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Technitium DNS Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Technitium DNS Server is easier to run; Wavelog needs more configuration.
Technitium DNS Server is growing faster right now (+265 stars in 30 days).
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