# Syncthing vs Teleport

> 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).

## Details

- [Syncthing](https://selfhost.directory/project/syncthing) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/syncthing.md)
- [Teleport](https://selfhost.directory/project/teleport) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/teleport.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/syncthing-vs-teleport