SyncthingvsTeleport
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syncthing | Teleport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in File Sync | #4 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 89 839 | 21 040 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +957 | +104 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 | v18.10.0 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 76/100 for Teleport, so it is the safer default.
Syncthing ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Teleport.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; Teleport needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+957 stars in 30 days).
Syncthing details →Teleport details →