DashyvsMakersVault
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dashy | MakersVault | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 44 in Dashboard | #26 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 26 844 | 252 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +292 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 1 |
| Latest release | 4.9.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v5 · 1 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Vue | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Dashy scores 83/100 against 45/100 for MakersVault, so it is the safer default.
Dashy ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for MakersVault.
If you want the quickest setup, Dashy is easier to run; MakersVault needs more configuration.
Dashy is growing faster right now (+292 stars in 30 days).
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