SyncthingvsThesys
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syncthing | Thesys | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in File Sync | #5 of 5 in Research |
| GitHub stars | 89 858 | 177 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +948 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 5 |
| Latest release | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.4.0 · 23 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 41/100 for Thesys, so it is the safer default.
Syncthing ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Thesys.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; Thesys needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+948 stars in 30 days).
Syncthing details →Thesys details →