OpenListvssidix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenList | sidix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 31/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in File Management | #7 of 7 in Local AI |
| GitHub stars | 25 341 | 25 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +572 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 1 |
| Latest release | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 | v0.7.0 · 22 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
OpenList scores 80/100 against 31/100 for sidix, so it is the safer default.
OpenList ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for sidix.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenList is easier to run; sidix needs more configuration.
OpenList is growing faster right now (+572 stars in 30 days).
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