# Locust vs Stash

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Locust | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Testing | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 28 245 ✓ | 13 306 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +67 | +300 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | 2.47.0 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Locust and Stash score the same (78/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Locust ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Stash.

Stash is growing faster right now (+300 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Locust](https://selfhost.directory/project/locust) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/locust.md)
- [Stash](https://selfhost.directory/project/stash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stash.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/locust-vs-stash