MonerovsPairDrop
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Monero | PairDrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #2 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 10 960 | 11 714 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +91 | +255 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.18.5.4 · 15 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Monero scores 76/100 against 75/100 for PairDrop, so it is the safer default.
Monero ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for PairDrop.
If you want the quickest setup, PairDrop is easier to run; Monero needs more configuration.
PairDrop is growing faster right now (+255 stars in 30 days).
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