# actions-runner-controller vs Invidious

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | actions-runner-controller | Invidious |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 28 in CI/CD | #1 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 6 610 | 25 799 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +93 | +1 055 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | gha-runner-scale-set-0.15.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v2.20261022.0 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Crystal |

## Which one should you pick?

Invidious scores 81/100 against 71/100 for actions-runner-controller, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Invidious is easier to run; actions-runner-controller needs more configuration.

Invidious is growing faster right now (+1 055 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [actions-runner-controller](https://selfhost.directory/project/actions-runner-controller) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/actions-runner-controller.md)
- [Invidious](https://selfhost.directory/project/invidious) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/invidious.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/actions-runner-controller-vs-invidious