CloudrevevsTrench
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Cloudreve | Trench | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #9 of 27 in Analytics |
| GitHub stars | 28 901 | 1 666 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +140 | +0 |
| 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 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 52/100 for Trench, so it is the safer default.
Cloudreve ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Trench.
If you want the quickest setup, Cloudreve is easier to run; Trench needs more configuration.
Cloudreve is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
Cloudreve details →Trench details →