# netbox vs PairDrop

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

| | netbox | PairDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in Network Management | #2 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 21 778 ✓ | 11 713 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +186 | +254 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.7.4 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

netbox scores 79/100 against 75/100 for PairDrop, so it is the safer default.

netbox ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for PairDrop.

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

## Details

- [netbox](https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox.md)
- [PairDrop](https://selfhost.directory/project/pairdrop) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pairdrop.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/netbox-vs-pairdrop