etcdvsifm
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| etcd | ifm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 38 in Databases | #19 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 52 432 | 370 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +122 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 2 |
| Latest release | v3.7.3 · 22 Oct 2026 | v4.1.2 · 20 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
etcd scores 83/100 against 49/100 for ifm, so it is the safer default.
etcd ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for ifm.
If you want the quickest setup, ifm is easier to run; etcd needs more configuration.
etcd is growing faster right now (+122 stars in 30 days).