cobaltvstrala
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cobalt | trala | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 45 in Download Management | #29 of 44 in Dashboard |
| GitHub stars | 45 610 | 286 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 800 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 17 |
| Latest release | — | v0.18.2 · 8 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Svelte | Go |
Which one should you pick?
cobalt scores 83/100 against 45/100 for trala, so it is the safer default.
trala ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for cobalt.
If you want the quickest setup, cobalt is easier to run; trala needs more configuration.
cobalt is growing faster right now (+1 800 stars in 30 days).
cobalt details →trala details →