# OpenList vs unleash

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | OpenList | unleash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in File Management | #1 of 8 in Feature Flags |
| GitHub stars | 25 332 ✓ | 13 914 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +563 ✓ | +88 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 | v8.3.0 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenList scores 80/100 against 75/100 for unleash, so it is the safer default.

OpenList is growing faster right now (+563 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenList](https://selfhost.directory/project/openlist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openlist.md)
- [unleash](https://selfhost.directory/project/unleash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/unleash.md)

---
Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openlist-vs-unleash