DashBeamvsilla-builder
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | illa-builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #3 of 17 in Low Code |
| GitHub stars | 10 123 | 12 336 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +12 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
DashBeam scores 70/100 against 67/100 for illa-builder, so it is the safer default.
DashBeam ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for illa-builder.
If you want the quickest setup, DashBeam is easier to run; illa-builder needs more configuration.
DashBeam is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).
DashBeam details →illa-builder details →