CryptPadvssink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CryptPad | sink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Office Suites | #5 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 8 031 | 7 242 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 13 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.3.1 · 27 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
CryptPad scores 71/100 against 68/100 for sink, so it is the safer default.
sink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for CryptPad.
If you want the quickest setup, sink is easier to run; CryptPad needs more configuration.
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