# cabernet vs Stash

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

| | cabernet | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #78 of 118 in Media Server | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 379 | 13 308 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +302 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | 0.9.16.02 · 13 Mar 2026 | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Stash scores 78/100 against 46/100 for cabernet, so it is the safer default.

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

Stash is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [cabernet](https://selfhost.directory/project/cabernet) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cabernet.md)
- [Stash](https://selfhost.directory/project/stash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stash.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cabernet-vs-stash