avideovsSlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| avideo | Slink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 36 in Video Streaming | #1 of 9 in Image Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 109 | 1 614 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +23 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 20 |
| Latest release | v29.6.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.14.4 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Slink scores 59/100 against 58/100 for avideo, so it is the safer default.
Slink ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for avideo.
If you want the quickest setup, Slink is easier to run; avideo needs more configuration.
Slink is growing faster right now (+23 stars in 30 days).
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