DuplicativsxBrowserSync
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Duplicati | xBrowserSync | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 46 in Backup | #17 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 15 172 | 855 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +152 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.4.0.1_stable_2026-10-07 · 7 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Duplicati scores 76/100 against 54/100 for xBrowserSync, so it is the safer default.
Duplicati ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for xBrowserSync.
If you want the quickest setup, Duplicati is easier to run; xBrowserSync needs more configuration.
Duplicati is growing faster right now (+152 stars in 30 days).
Duplicati details →xBrowserSync details →