# ChronoFrame vs list-sync

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

| | ChronoFrame | list-sync |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 41 in Photo Management | #79 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 964 ✓ | 341 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +32 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.0.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.6.6 · 11 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

ChronoFrame scores 63/100 against 48/100 for list-sync, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, ChronoFrame is easier to run; list-sync needs more configuration.

ChronoFrame is growing faster right now (+32 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ChronoFrame](https://selfhost.directory/project/chronoframe) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/chronoframe.md)
- [list-sync](https://selfhost.directory/project/list-sync) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/list-sync.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/chronoframe-vs-list-sync