CloudrevevsNova Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Cloudreve | Nova Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #20 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 28 901 | 354 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +150 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 9 |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 2026 | v1.92.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 46/100 for Nova Server, so it is the safer default.
Cloudreve ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Nova Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Cloudreve is easier to run; Nova Server needs more configuration.
Cloudreve is growing faster right now (+150 stars in 30 days).
Cloudreve details →Nova Server details →