bitcoindvsPeerTube
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bitcoind | PeerTube | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Fintech | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 90 530 | 15 376 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +44 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 13 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
bitcoind scores 87/100 against 75/100 for PeerTube, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for bitcoind.
bitcoind is growing faster right now (+287 stars in 30 days).
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