Tailscalevstransfer.sh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Tailscale | transfer.sh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 56 in VPN | #9 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 38 221 | 15 908 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 416 | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.104.4 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Tailscale scores 84/100 against 69/100 for transfer.sh, so it is the safer default.
Tailscale ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for transfer.sh.
If you want the quickest setup, transfer.sh is easier to run; Tailscale needs more configuration.
Tailscale is growing faster right now (+1 416 stars in 30 days).
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