# Magnetio vs Stash

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

| | Magnetio | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 44/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #45 of 54 in Media Streaming | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 48 | 13 315 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +305 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | v1.2.0 · 5 Sept 2026 ✓ | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Stash scores 78/100 against 44/100 for Magnetio, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; Magnetio needs more configuration.

Stash is growing faster right now (+305 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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