Bitcoin CorevsMeTube
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitcoin Core | MeTube | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #4 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 90 529 | 15 128 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +286 | +285 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 48 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | 2026.10.27 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Bitcoin Core scores 86/100 against 76/100 for MeTube, so it is the safer default.
MeTube ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Bitcoin Core.
If you want the quickest setup, MeTube is easier to run; Bitcoin Core needs more configuration.
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