UnisonvsZeroNet
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Unison | ZeroNet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in File Sync | #1 of 3 in Peer-to-Peer |
| GitHub stars | 5 559 | 18 786 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.54.0 · 1 May 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | OCaml | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Unison scores 65/100 against 63/100 for ZeroNet, so it is the safer default.
Unison ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ZeroNet.
Unison is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
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