# Dashy vs FileRise

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Dashy | FileRise |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 44 in Dashboard | #9 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 26 844 ✓ | 1 024 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +292 ✓ | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 35 ✓ |
| Latest release | 4.9.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.38.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Vue | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Dashy scores 83/100 against 59/100 for FileRise, so it is the safer default.

FileRise ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Dashy.

If you want the quickest setup, Dashy is easier to run; FileRise needs more configuration.

Dashy is growing faster right now (+292 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Dashy](https://selfhost.directory/project/dashy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dashy.md)
- [FileRise](https://selfhost.directory/project/filerise) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/filerise.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dashy-vs-filerise