# Sync-in vs Zero-K

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

| | Sync-in | Zero-K |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #21 of 86 in File Sharing | #2 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 1 944 ✓ | 877 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +165 ✓ | +26 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.6.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Lua |

## Which one should you pick?

Sync-in and Zero-K score the same (62/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Sync-in ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zero-K.

Sync-in is growing faster right now (+165 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Sync-in](https://selfhost.directory/project/sync-in) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sync-in.md)
- [Zero-K](https://selfhost.directory/project/zero-k) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zero-k.md)

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