FileRisevsHomarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FileRise | Homarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 34 in File Management | #4 of 44 in Dashboard |
| GitHub stars | 1 024 | 5 231 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +455 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 | 43 |
| Latest release | v3.38.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2.9.1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Homarr scores 74/100 against 59/100 for FileRise, so it is the safer default.
Homarr ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 35 for FileRise.
If you want the quickest setup, Homarr is easier to run; FileRise needs more configuration.
Homarr is growing faster right now (+455 stars in 30 days).
FileRise details →Homarr details →
Swap a project
Keep FileRise, compare it with
Keep Homarr, compare it with