StepifivsSyncthing
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stepifi | Syncthing | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 41/100 | 90/100 |
| Rank in category | #20 of 22 in 3D Printing | #1 of 15 in File Sync |
| GitHub stars | 247 | 89 854 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +944 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 8 |
| Latest release | v2.0.0 · 31 Dec 2025 | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 41/100 for Stepifi, so it is the safer default.
Syncthing ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Stepifi.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; Stepifi needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+944 stars in 30 days).
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