MonochromevsStash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Monochrome | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 33/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 4 in Manga Reader | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 20 | 13 308 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +298 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 |
| Latest release | — | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Makefile | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Stash scores 78/100 against 33/100 for Monochrome, so it is the safer default.
Stash ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Monochrome.
If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; Monochrome needs more configuration.
Stash is growing faster right now (+298 stars in 30 days).
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