# RStudio Server vs Stash

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

| | RStudio Server | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #21 of 166 in Developer Tools | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 102 | 13 311 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +26 | +301 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Stash scores 78/100 against 67/100 for RStudio Server, so it is the safer default.

Stash ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for RStudio Server.

If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; RStudio Server needs more configuration.

Stash is growing faster right now (+301 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [RStudio Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/rstudio-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rstudio-server.md)
- [Stash](https://selfhost.directory/project/stash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stash.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/rstudio-server-vs-stash