SyncthingvsThingport
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syncthing | Thingport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in File Sync | #14 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 89 854 | 247 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +944 | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 | extension-latest · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 49/100 for Thingport, so it is the safer default.
Thingport ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Syncthing.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; Thingport needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+944 stars in 30 days).
Syncthing details →Thingport details →