UrbitvsXibo CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Urbit | Xibo CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 8 in Operating System | #2 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | 3 622 | 517 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 7 |
| Latest release | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 | 4.5.5 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | hoon | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Urbit scores 63/100 against 59/100 for Xibo CMS, so it is the safer default.
Xibo CMS ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, Xibo CMS is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
Urbit is growing faster right now (+5 stars in 30 days).
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