PowerSync ServicevsStash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PowerSync Service | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #35 of 40 in Database Management | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 397 | 13 312 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +302 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 7 |
| Latest release | v1.27.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Stash scores 78/100 against 49/100 for PowerSync Service, so it is the safer default.
PowerSync Service ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Stash.
If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; PowerSync Service needs more configuration.
Stash is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).
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