# ceph vs magic-frame

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

| | ceph | magic-frame |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 7 in Distributed Storage | #58 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 17 179 ✓ | 511 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +108 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 21 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v1.5.10 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

ceph scores 78/100 against 52/100 for magic-frame, so it is the safer default.

magic-frame ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ceph.

If you want the quickest setup, magic-frame is easier to run; ceph needs more configuration.

ceph is growing faster right now (+108 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ceph](https://selfhost.directory/project/ceph) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ceph.md)
- [magic-frame](https://selfhost.directory/project/magic-frame) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/magic-frame.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/ceph-vs-magic-frame