Sync-invsviewscreen
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Sync-in | viewscreen | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 38/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 86 in File Sharing | #48 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 1 944 | 231 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +172 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.6.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Sync-in scores 63/100 against 38/100 for viewscreen, so it is the safer default.
Sync-in ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for viewscreen.
If you want the quickest setup, Sync-in is easier to run; viewscreen needs more configuration.
Sync-in is growing faster right now (+172 stars in 30 days).
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