cobaltvssidix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cobalt | sidix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 31/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 45 in Download Management | #7 of 7 in Local AI |
| GitHub stars | 45 614 | 25 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 804 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v0.7.0 · 22 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Svelte | Python |
Which one should you pick?
cobalt scores 83/100 against 31/100 for sidix, so it is the safer default.
sidix ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for cobalt.
If you want the quickest setup, cobalt is easier to run; sidix needs more configuration.
cobalt is growing faster right now (+1 804 stars in 30 days).
cobalt details →sidix details →