bookwyrmvsytdlp_web_player
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookwyrm | ytdlp_web_player | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 2 807 | 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.
bookwyrm ships more often: 11 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; bookwyrm needs more configuration.
bookwyrm is growing faster right now (+22 stars in 30 days).
bookwyrm details →ytdlp_web_player details →