DashBeamvsSyncthing
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | Syncthing | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 90/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #1 of 15 in File Sync |
| GitHub stars | 10 122 | 89 840 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +958 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 70/100 for DashBeam, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; DashBeam needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+958 stars in 30 days).
DashBeam details →Syncthing details →