SyncthingvsUnderstudy
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syncthing | Understudy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in File Sync | #110 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 89 854 | 465 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +944 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 48/100 for Understudy, so it is the safer default.
Syncthing ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Understudy.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; Understudy needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+944 stars in 30 days).
Syncthing details →Understudy details →