NodeLinkvsStash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeLink | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 50/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 14 in Audio Streaming | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 162 | 13 308 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +302 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 7 |
| Latest release | v3.9.0 · 14 Sept 2026 | latest_develop · 24 Jun 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?
Stash scores 78/100 against 50/100 for NodeLink, so it is the safer default.
NodeLink ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Stash.
If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; NodeLink needs more configuration.
Stash is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).
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