R2RvsStash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| R2R | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 7 in RAG | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 8 048 | 13 309 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +299 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 |
| Latest release | — | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Stash scores 78/100 against 59/100 for R2R, so it is the safer default.
Stash ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for R2R.
If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; R2R needs more configuration.
Stash is growing faster right now (+299 stars in 30 days).
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