# consul vs Magnetio

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | consul | Magnetio |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 31 in Networking | #45 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 30 089 ✓ | 48 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.2.0 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

consul scores 73/100 against 44/100 for Magnetio, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Magnetio is easier to run; consul needs more configuration.

consul is growing faster right now (+8 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [consul](https://selfhost.directory/project/consul) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/consul.md)
- [Magnetio](https://selfhost.directory/project/magnetio) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/magnetio.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/consul-vs-magnetio