OlaresvsZeroNet
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Olares | ZeroNet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 22 in Home Server | #1 of 3 in Peer-to-Peer |
| GitHub stars | 5 330 | 18 786 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 135 | 0 |
| Latest release | 1.12.8-20261028 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Olares scores 65/100 against 63/100 for ZeroNet, so it is the safer default.
Olares ships more often: 135 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ZeroNet.
If you want the quickest setup, ZeroNet is easier to run; Olares needs more configuration.
Olares is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
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