GlancevsTagr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Glance | Tagr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 44 in Dashboard | #16 of 31 in Music |
| GitHub stars | 37 834 | 237 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +650 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 7 |
| Latest release | v0.8.7 · 15 Oct 2026 | v1.16.2 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Glance scores 80/100 against 48/100 for Tagr, so it is the safer default.
Tagr ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Glance.
If you want the quickest setup, Glance is easier to run; Tagr needs more configuration.
Glance is growing faster right now (+650 stars in 30 days).
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