# netboot.xyz vs Stash

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

| | netboot.xyz | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Deployment | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 574 | 13 315 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +253 | +305 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 7 ✓ |
| Latest release | 3.0.3 · 29 Aug 2026 ✓ | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Jinja | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Stash scores 78/100 against 74/100 for netboot.xyz, so it is the safer default.

Stash ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for netboot.xyz.

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

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/netboot-xyz-vs-stash