# NodeLink vs OpenList

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

| | NodeLink | OpenList |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 50/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 14 in Audio Streaming | #2 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 162 | 25 334 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +565 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 15 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.9.0 · 14 Sept 2026 | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenList scores 80/100 against 50/100 for NodeLink, so it is the safer default.

OpenList ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for NodeLink.

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

OpenList is growing faster right now (+565 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [NodeLink](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodelink) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodelink.md)
- [OpenList](https://selfhost.directory/project/openlist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openlist.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nodelink-vs-openlist