DashBeamvsPairDrop
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | PairDrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #2 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 10 115 | 11 710 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +55 | +251 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
PairDrop scores 75/100 against 70/100 for DashBeam, so it is the safer default.
DashBeam ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for PairDrop.
If you want the quickest setup, PairDrop is easier to run; DashBeam needs more configuration.
PairDrop is growing faster right now (+251 stars in 30 days).
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