CloudrevevsWeechat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Cloudreve | Weechat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #8 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 28 901 | 3 417 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +150 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 12 |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 2026 | v4.10.1 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 70/100 for Weechat, so it is the safer default.
Cloudreve ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Weechat.
If you want the quickest setup, Cloudreve is easier to run; Weechat needs more configuration.
Cloudreve is growing faster right now (+150 stars in 30 days).
Cloudreve details →Weechat details →