ArchiveBoxvsStoreDown
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ArchiveBox | StoreDown | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Archiving & Preservation | #8 of 11 in Inventory Management |
| GitHub stars | 28 907 | 423 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +294 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.9.77 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
ArchiveBox scores 79/100 against 45/100 for StoreDown, so it is the safer default.
ArchiveBox ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for StoreDown.
If you want the quickest setup, ArchiveBox is easier to run; StoreDown needs more configuration.
ArchiveBox is growing faster right now (+294 stars in 30 days).
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