# Dashy vs QMReader

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

| | Dashy | QMReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 44 in Dashboard | #41 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 26 840 ✓ | 261 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +288 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | 4.9.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.0.14 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Vue | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Dashy scores 83/100 against 47/100 for QMReader, so it is the safer default.

QMReader ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Dashy.

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

Dashy is growing faster right now (+288 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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