# BTDEX vs storj

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | BTDEX | storj |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 38/100 | 61/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 2 in Decentralized | #4 of 7 in Distributed Storage |
| GitHub stars | 68 | 3 284 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +3 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 39 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v1.165.6 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

storj scores 61/100 against 38/100 for BTDEX, so it is the safer default.

storj ships more often: 39 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for BTDEX.

If you want the quickest setup, BTDEX is easier to run; storj needs more configuration.

storj is growing faster right now (+3 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [BTDEX](https://selfhost.directory/project/btdex) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/btdex.md)
- [storj](https://selfhost.directory/project/storj) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/storj.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/btdex-vs-storj