SyncthingvsWazuh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syncthing | Wazuh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in File Sync | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 89 839 | 17 476 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +957 | +491 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 9 |
| Latest release | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 | v4.14.9 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 80/100 for Wazuh, so it is the safer default.
Wazuh ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Syncthing.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; Wazuh needs more configuration.
Syncthing details →Wazuh details →