SyncthingvsZeroNet
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syncthing | ZeroNet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in File Sync | #1 of 3 in Peer-to-Peer |
| GitHub stars | 89 845 | 18 786 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +963 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 63/100 for ZeroNet, so it is the safer default.
Syncthing ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ZeroNet.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; ZeroNet needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+963 stars in 30 days).
Syncthing details →ZeroNet details →