FileRisevstaskcafe
Two self-hosted Nextcloud alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FileRise | taskcafe | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 34 in File Management | #25 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 023 | 5 216 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +7 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.38.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
FileRise scores 59/100 against 54/100 for taskcafe, so it is the safer default.
FileRise ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for taskcafe.
If you want the quickest setup, taskcafe is easier to run; FileRise needs more configuration.
FileRise is growing faster right now (+7 stars in 30 days).
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