SnitchvsStash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Snitch | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #20 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 646 | 13 309 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +299 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 7 |
| Latest release | v1.6.4 · 23 Oct 2026 | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Stash scores 78/100 against 54/100 for Snitch, so it is the safer default.
Snitch ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Stash.
If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; Snitch needs more configuration.
Stash is growing faster right now (+299 stars in 30 days).
Snitch details →Stash details →