# dockpanel vs Stash

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

| | dockpanel | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #10 of 27 in Server Management | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 983 | 13 308 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +298 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.242.1 · 9 Sept 2026 ✓ | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Stash scores 78/100 against 57/100 for dockpanel, so it is the safer default.

dockpanel ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Stash.

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

Stash is growing faster right now (+298 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [dockpanel](https://selfhost.directory/project/dockpanel) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dockpanel.md)
- [Stash](https://selfhost.directory/project/stash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stash.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dockpanel-vs-stash