subarrvsSyncthing
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| subarr | Syncthing | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 90/100 |
| Rank in category | #79 of 142 in Media Management | #1 of 15 in File Sync |
| GitHub stars | 147 | 89 858 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +948 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 8 |
| Latest release | v2.7.25 · 29 Oct 2026 | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 48/100 for subarr, so it is the safer default.
subarr ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Syncthing.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; subarr needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+948 stars in 30 days).
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