# cobalt vs sdnext

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

| | cobalt | sdnext |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 45 in Download Management | #3 of 11 in Image Generation |
| GitHub stars | 45 589 ✓ | 7 362 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 805 ✓ | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Svelte | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

cobalt scores 83/100 against 71/100 for sdnext, so it is the safer default.

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

cobalt is growing faster right now (+1 805 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [cobalt](https://selfhost.directory/project/cobalt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cobalt.md)
- [sdnext](https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cobalt-vs-sdnext