Bitfocus Companionvsytdlp_web_player
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitfocus Companion | ytdlp_web_player | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 104 in Home Automation | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 2 345 | 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 8 |
| Latest release | v5.1.1 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Bitfocus Companion scores 68/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.
Bitfocus Companion ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for ytdlp_web_player.
If you want the quickest setup, ytdlp_web_player is easier to run; Bitfocus Companion needs more configuration.
Bitfocus Companion is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).
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