1panelvsydl_api_ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 1panel | ydl_api_ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Control Panel | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 37 310 | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +296 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
1panel scores 79/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.
1panel ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.
If you want the quickest setup, 1panel is easier to run; ydl_api_ng needs more configuration.
1panel is growing faster right now (+296 stars in 30 days).
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