# Cloudreve vs sink

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

| | Cloudreve | sink |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #5 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 28 901 ✓ | 7 242 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +150 ✓ | +87 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 13 |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 2026 | v0.3.1 · 27 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 68/100 for sink, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

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

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