cobaltvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cobalt | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 45 in Download Management | #54 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 45 608 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 798 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Svelte | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
cobalt scores 83/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
textpod ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for cobalt.
cobalt is growing faster right now (+1 798 stars in 30 days).
cobalt details →textpod details →