Dashyvssonobarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dashy | sonobarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 44 in Dashboard | #16 of 31 in Music |
| GitHub stars | 26 856 | 384 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +296 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 5 |
| Latest release | 4.9.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | 0.13.0 · 9 Sept 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 48/100 for sonobarr, so it is the safer default.
Dashy ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for sonobarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Dashy is easier to run; sonobarr needs more configuration.
Dashy is growing faster right now (+296 stars in 30 days).
Dashy details →sonobarr details →
Swap a project
Keep Dashy, compare it with
Keep sonobarr, compare it with