camofox-browservsydl_api_ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| camofox-browser | ydl_api_ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Browser Automation | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 041 | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +284 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | camoufox-backup-404310733 · 7 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
camofox-browser scores 75/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.
camofox-browser ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.
If you want the quickest setup, camofox-browser is easier to run; ydl_api_ng needs more configuration.
camofox-browser is growing faster right now (+284 stars in 30 days).
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