Git AnnexvsPsiTransfer
Two self-hosted Dropbox alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Git Annex | PsiTransfer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Version Control | #35 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | — | 1 963 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +12 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 8 |
| Latest release | — | v2.4.5 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | — | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Git Annex scores 67/100 against 55/100 for PsiTransfer, so it is the safer default.
PsiTransfer ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Git Annex.
If you want the quickest setup, PsiTransfer is easier to run; Git Annex needs more configuration.
PsiTransfer is growing faster right now (+12 stars in 30 days).
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