CryptPadvsStash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CryptPad | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Office Suites | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 8 030 | 13 308 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +302 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Stash scores 78/100 against 71/100 for CryptPad, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; CryptPad needs more configuration.
Stash is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).
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