DashBeamvsjam
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | jam | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #8 of 12 in Privacy |
| GitHub stars | 10 120 | 333 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +60 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
DashBeam scores 70/100 against 46/100 for jam, so it is the safer default.
DashBeam ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for jam.
If you want the quickest setup, DashBeam is easier to run; jam needs more configuration.
DashBeam is growing faster right now (+60 stars in 30 days).
DashBeam details →jam details →