AnswervsPeerTube
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | PeerTube | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 15 375 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | +45 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 13 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 71/100 for Answer, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Answer.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
Answer details →PeerTube details →