CaddyvsxBrowserSync
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Caddy | xBrowserSync | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Web Servers | #17 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 78 532 | 855 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 470 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.11.7 · 3 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Caddy scores 90/100 against 54/100 for xBrowserSync, so it is the safer default.
Caddy ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for xBrowserSync.
If you want the quickest setup, Caddy is easier to run; xBrowserSync needs more configuration.
Caddy is growing faster right now (+2 470 stars in 30 days).
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