bookwyrmvsrtmp-hls-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookwyrm | rtmp-hls-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #46 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 2 806 | 446 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 42/100 for rtmp-hls-server, so it is the safer default.
bookwyrm ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for rtmp-hls-server.
If you want the quickest setup, rtmp-hls-server is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.
bookwyrm is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).
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