# copyparty vs Monero

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

| | copyparty | Monero |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 86 in File Sharing | #3 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 47 181 ✓ | 10 961 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +398 ✓ | +90 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 13 |
| Latest release | v1.20.26 · 14 Oct 2026 | v0.18.5.4 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | C++ |

## Which one should you pick?

copyparty scores 82/100 against 76/100 for Monero, so it is the safer default.

copyparty ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Monero.

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

copyparty is growing faster right now (+398 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [copyparty](https://selfhost.directory/project/copyparty) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/copyparty.md)
- [Monero](https://selfhost.directory/project/monero) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/monero.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/copyparty-vs-monero