DashBeamvsStash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 122 | 13 308 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +302 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 7 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Stash scores 78/100 against 70/100 for DashBeam, so it is the safer default.
DashBeam ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Stash.
If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; DashBeam needs more configuration.
Stash is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).
DashBeam details →Stash details →