OpenListvstessera
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenList | tessera | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in File Management | #98 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 25 348 | 314 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +579 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 | v0.2.4 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenList scores 80/100 against 47/100 for tessera, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenList is easier to run; tessera needs more configuration.
OpenList is growing faster right now (+579 stars in 30 days).
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