ProxMenuxvsSyncthing
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ProxMenux | Syncthing | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 90/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Backup Management | #1 of 15 in File Sync |
| GitHub stars | 3 241 | 89 828 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +946 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 8 |
| Latest release | v1.2.7 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 62/100 for ProxMenux, so it is the safer default.
Syncthing ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for ProxMenux.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; ProxMenux needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+946 stars in 30 days).
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