EncorevsOpenList
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | OpenList | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #2 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 649 | 25 324 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +164 | +566 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 15 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
OpenList scores 80/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.
OpenList ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenList is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
OpenList is growing faster right now (+566 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →OpenList details →