binderyvstransfer.sh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bindery | transfer.sh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Ebook Management | #9 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 540 | 15 908 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.46.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
transfer.sh scores 69/100 against 56/100 for bindery, so it is the safer default.
bindery ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for transfer.sh.
If you want the quickest setup, transfer.sh is easier to run; bindery needs more configuration.
transfer.sh is growing faster right now (+11 stars in 30 days).
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