# Monero vs SRS

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

| | Monero | SRS |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #4 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 10 961 | 29 391 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +90 | +112 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 13 |
| Latest release | v0.18.5.4 · 15 Oct 2026 | v7.0-a3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | C |

## Which one should you pick?

SRS scores 78/100 against 76/100 for Monero, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

- [Monero](https://selfhost.directory/project/monero) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/monero.md)
- [SRS](https://selfhost.directory/project/srs) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/srs.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/monero-vs-srs