Apache HTTP ServervsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache HTTP Server | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | — | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 9 |
| Latest release | — | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Unlicense |
| Main language | — | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Apache HTTP Server scores 74/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
YT Zero ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache HTTP Server.
If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; Apache HTTP Server needs more configuration.
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