plain-appvsshotsync
Two self-hosted LocalSend alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| plain-app | shotsync | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #57 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 7 083 | 210 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +323 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 34 | 1 |
| Latest release | v3.3.25 · 11 Sept 2026 | v1.0.0 · 16 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Kotlin | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
plain-app scores 69/100 against 47/100 for shotsync, so it is the safer default.
plain-app ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for shotsync.
If you want the quickest setup, plain-app is easier to run; shotsync needs more configuration.
plain-app is growing faster right now (+323 stars in 30 days).
plain-app details →shotsync details → All LocalSend alternatives →