OlaresvsPHOBOS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Olares | PHOBOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 35/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 22 in Home Server | #104 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 5 359 | 19 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +54 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 149 | 0 |
| Latest release | 1.12.9-20261112 · 12 Nov 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Olares scores 65/100 against 35/100 for PHOBOS, so it is the safer default.
Olares ships more often: 149 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for PHOBOS.
If you want the quickest setup, PHOBOS is easier to run; Olares needs more configuration.
Olares is growing faster right now (+54 stars in 30 days).
Key differences
- Language: Olares is written mainly in Go, PHOBOS in Typescript.
- Only Olares ships an official Docker image.
- Platforms only PHOBOS lists: macOS, Windows.
- Features only Olares lists: Application sandboxing, Backup and Restore, Browser-based desktop access, Built-in system apps and 11 more.
- Features only PHOBOS lists: 2D Game Engine, Background Removal, Browser-based DAW (Crystal Engine), Image & Video Generation and 8 more.
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