SyncthingvsTypeType
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syncthing | TypeType | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in File Sync | #66 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 89 871 | 471 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +961 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 11 |
| Latest release | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.12.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 48/100 for TypeType, so it is the safer default.
TypeType ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Syncthing.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; TypeType needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+961 stars in 30 days).
Syncthing details →TypeType details →