cobaltvsxBrowserSync
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cobalt | xBrowserSync | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 45 in Download Management | #17 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 45 601 | 855 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 791 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Svelte | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
cobalt scores 83/100 against 54/100 for xBrowserSync, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, cobalt is easier to run; xBrowserSync needs more configuration.
cobalt is growing faster right now (+1 791 stars in 30 days).
cobalt details →xBrowserSync details →