diskovervsHomarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| diskover | Homarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 34 in File Management | #4 of 44 in Dashboard |
| GitHub stars | 1 825 | 5 231 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +455 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 43 |
| Latest release | v2.3.5 · 19 Feb 2026 | v2.9.1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Homarr scores 74/100 against 59/100 for diskover, so it is the safer default.
Homarr ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for diskover.
If you want the quickest setup, Homarr is easier to run; diskover needs more configuration.
Homarr is growing faster right now (+455 stars in 30 days).
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