# Cloudreve vs kubo

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

| | Cloudreve | kubo |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #5 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 28 901 ✓ | 17 160 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +150 ✓ | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 2026 ✓ | v0.43.1 · 14 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 71/100 for kubo, so it is the safer default.

Cloudreve ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for kubo.

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

Cloudreve is growing faster right now (+150 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Cloudreve](https://selfhost.directory/project/cloudreve) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cloudreve.md)
- [kubo](https://selfhost.directory/project/kubo) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kubo.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cloudreve-vs-kubo