# Sync-in vs SyncWatch同步观影

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

| | Sync-in | SyncWatch同步观影 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #21 of 86 in File Sharing | #24 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 1 945 ✓ | 140 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +166 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.6.1 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.4.4 · 6 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Sync-in scores 62/100 against 46/100 for SyncWatch同步观影, so it is the safer default.

Sync-in ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for SyncWatch同步观影.

If you want the quickest setup, Sync-in is easier to run; SyncWatch同步观影 needs more configuration.

Sync-in is growing faster right now (+166 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Sync-in](https://selfhost.directory/project/sync-in) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sync-in.md)
- [SyncWatch同步观影](https://selfhost.directory/project/syncwatch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/syncwatch.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/sync-in-vs-syncwatch