consulvskubo
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| consul | kubo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 31 in Networking | #6 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 30 089 | 17 160 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | v0.43.1 · 14 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
consul scores 73/100 against 71/100 for kubo, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, kubo is easier to run; consul needs more configuration.
kubo is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
consul details →kubo details →