UnisonvsYuxi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Unison | Yuxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in File Sync | #44 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 5 559 | 7 539 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v2.54.0 · 1 May 2026 | v0.7.2 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | OCaml | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Unison scores 65/100 against 63/100 for Yuxi, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Unison is easier to run; Yuxi needs more configuration.
Unison is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
Unison details →Yuxi details →