# PairDrop vs Zabbix

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

| | PairDrop | Zabbix |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 86 in File Sharing | #13 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 11 720 ✓ | 6 523 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +253 ✓ | +111 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go Template |

## Which one should you pick?

PairDrop and Zabbix score the same (75/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

If you want the quickest setup, PairDrop is easier to run; Zabbix needs more configuration.

PairDrop is growing faster right now (+253 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [PairDrop](https://selfhost.directory/project/pairdrop) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pairdrop.md)
- [Zabbix](https://selfhost.directory/project/zabbix) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zabbix.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pairdrop-vs-zabbix