# DashBeam vs jam

> 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 | 10 121 ✓ | 333 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +61 | — |
| 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 (+61 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [DashBeam](https://selfhost.directory/project/dashbeam) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dashbeam.md)
- [jam](https://selfhost.directory/project/jam) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/jam.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dashbeam-vs-jam