OpenListvssuper
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenList | super | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in File Management | #15 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 25 326 | 875 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +568 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 26 |
| Latest release | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 | rpios-v1.2.18 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenList scores 80/100 against 53/100 for super, so it is the safer default.
super ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for OpenList.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenList is easier to run; super needs more configuration.
OpenList is growing faster right now (+568 stars in 30 days).
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