DashBeamvsLND
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | LND | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #5 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 10 122 | 8 209 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +15 |
| 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 | Go |
Which one should you pick?
DashBeam and LND score the same (70/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
DashBeam ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for LND.
If you want the quickest setup, DashBeam is easier to run; LND needs more configuration.
DashBeam is growing faster right now (+62 stars in 30 days).
DashBeam details →LND details →