# sdnext vs seedbox

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

| | sdnext | seedbox |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 11 in Image Generation | #50 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 7 362 ✓ | 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v3.0.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

sdnext scores 71/100 against 53/100 for seedbox, so it is the safer default.

seedbox ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sdnext.

If you want the quickest setup, sdnext is easier to run; seedbox needs more configuration.

sdnext is growing faster right now (+16 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [sdnext](https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext.md)
- [seedbox](https://selfhost.directory/project/seedbox) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/seedbox.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/sdnext-vs-seedbox