# Syncthing vs Wakupator

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Syncthing | Wakupator |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 ✓ | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in File Sync | #11 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 89 840 ✓ | 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +958 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.2.0 · 6 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Syncthing scores 90/100 against 43/100 for Wakupator, so it is the safer default.

Syncthing ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Wakupator.

If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; Wakupator needs more configuration.

Syncthing is growing faster right now (+958 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Syncthing](https://selfhost.directory/project/syncthing) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/syncthing.md)
- [Wakupator](https://selfhost.directory/project/wakupator) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wakupator.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/syncthing-vs-wakupator