Syncthingvstrip2g
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syncthing | trip2g | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 | 40/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in File Sync | #30 of 42 in Knowledge Management |
| GitHub stars | 89 865 | 40 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +955 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 5 |
| Latest release | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.12.0 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 40/100 for trip2g, so it is the safer default.
Syncthing ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for trip2g.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; trip2g needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+955 stars in 30 days).
Syncthing details →trip2g details →