AnswervsTube Archivist
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | Tube Archivist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 8 552 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Tube Archivist scores 72/100 against 71/100 for Answer, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.
Tube Archivist is growing faster right now (+83 stars in 30 days).
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