CloudrevevsSandstorm
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Cloudreve | Sandstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #1 of 5 in Web Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 28 901 | 7 078 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +150 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 0 |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 65/100 for Sandstorm, so it is the safer default.
Cloudreve ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Sandstorm.
If you want the quickest setup, Cloudreve is easier to run; Sandstorm needs more configuration.
Cloudreve is growing faster right now (+150 stars in 30 days).
Cloudreve details →Sandstorm details →