DashBeamvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 10 123 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
DashBeam scores 70/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
DashBeam ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, DashBeam is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
DashBeam is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).
DashBeam details →Urbit details →