# Cloudreve vs Novu

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

| | Cloudreve | Novu |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 28 901 | 40 220 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +150 | +171 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 12 |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 2026 | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 76/100 for Novu, so it is the safer default.

Cloudreve ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Novu.

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

## Details

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

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