SeaweedFSvssonobarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SeaweedFS | sonobarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #16 of 31 in Music |
| GitHub stars | 35 799 | 384 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +838 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 28 | 5 |
| Latest release | 4.51 · 25 Oct 2026 | 0.13.0 · 9 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SeaweedFS scores 81/100 against 48/100 for sonobarr, so it is the safer default.
SeaweedFS ships more often: 28 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for sonobarr.
SeaweedFS is growing faster right now (+838 stars in 30 days).
SeaweedFS details →sonobarr details →