Technitium DNS Servervswindmill
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Technitium DNS Server | windmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in DNS | #6 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 10 244 | 18 307 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +263 | +287 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 162 |
| Latest release | v15.6.2 · 17 Oct 2026 | v1.852.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | C | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Technitium DNS Server and windmill score the same (77/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
windmill ships more often: 162 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; windmill needs more configuration.
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