Dufsvssubarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dufs | subarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 86 in File Sharing | #79 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 999 | 147 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +50 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.47.0 · 17 Oct 2026 | v2.7.25 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Dufs scores 72/100 against 48/100 for subarr, so it is the safer default.
subarr ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Dufs.
If you want the quickest setup, Dufs is easier to run; subarr needs more configuration.
Dufs is growing faster right now (+50 stars in 30 days).
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