MakersVaultvsStash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MakersVault | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 34 in File Management | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 252 | 13 308 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +298 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 7 |
| Latest release | v5 · 1 Jan 2026 | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Stash scores 78/100 against 45/100 for MakersVault, so it is the safer default.
Stash ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for MakersVault.
If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; MakersVault needs more configuration.
Stash is growing faster right now (+298 stars in 30 days).
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