Engive vs github-readme-stats
Personalized, trustworthy GitHub cards — or keep the setup that already works for you. Both support SVG README images. Compare the design, activation flow, and data coverage you need, not unverified feature counts.
We have not audited current competitor limits, theme counts, or deployment behavior. Check the upstream documentation for current capabilities.
Feature by feature
| Feature | Engive | github-readme-stats |
|---|---|---|
Card catalog | 7 configurable cards: Developer Card, Top Languages, Streak Stats, Streak Trophy, Repo Showcase, Contribution Graph, Coding Profiles. Separate render-count badge. | See the upstream card catalog; no one-card limit or feature deficit is assumed here. |
Themes and customization | 7 presets, common SVG styles, and card-specific controls. Web JS supports additional interactions. | See the upstream theme gallery and URL options; their counts are not audited here. |
README JavaScript Zero host-page JS is a property of SVG images, not an Engive-only advantage. Destination image policies still apply. | 0 KB for SVG image embeds only; web HTML/JS exports require scripts. | SVG image embeds require no JavaScript on the README. |
Personalization and activation | Public playground preview; sign in at /user/widgets to activate, sync, and save your own settings. | Consult upstream configuration and deployment guidance for your chosen setup. |
Data coverage | Check source/as-of time. Public preview uses public-event and repository primary-language samples, not complete annual contributions or language bytes. Longest streak is observed within the available window. | Check upstream metric definitions, permissions, and deployment; do not assume equivalent totals between providers. |
Refresh and availability | Existing daily scheduled sync covers owner data only. Cached data may be stale; outages and limits can make cards unavailable. | Check the chosen deployment's cache, limits, and availability; no uptime or rate-limit comparison is asserted. |
Hosting and cost | Hosted service is currently free. Self-hosting requires the app's authentication, GitHub sync, database/cache, and operational setup, not just copying SVG routes. | Consult upstream licensing and deployment instructions; infrastructure costs depend on your setup. |
Migration is approximate, not a pixel-identical or metric-equivalent replacement. Only the public HTTPS host github-readme-stats.vercel.app is accepted, with /api for stats or /api/top-langs for languages. Recreate custom deployments in the playground; pin, WakaTime, and other source paths are not converted. Known themes, colors, hide_border, width/radius, and supported hide metrics map to their closest equivalents. show_icons is ignored with a warning; it does not hide statistics. Unsupported options including count_private, include_all_commits, hide_rank, line_height, cache_seconds, and ring_color are ignored with warnings, as are duplicates and unknown options. Review the generated URL and source coverage, activate your account at /user/widgets, and verify the image before replacing a README snippet.
Migrate in one paste
Already have a github-readme-stats URL in your README? Paste it below — the theme and custom colors are mapped to their closest Engive equivalents and you get a drop-in replacement snippet.
When to use which
Use github-readme-stats if…
- You already use its cards and they meet your needs
- You prefer its visual style and documented URL options
- Its metric definitions fit your intended use
- You want to follow its upstream deployment instructions
Use Engive if…
- You want 7 configurable cards in Engive's shared design system
- You prefer its 7 presets and personalized playground
- You want authenticated saved settings and configured coding-profile handles
- You accept the available source coverage and check as-of timestamps
Try Engive on your username
Open the personalized playground, review the available source, and design a card. Sign in at /user/widgets to activate, sync, and save before publishing your own embed.