CloudrevevsHalcyon Video
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Cloudreve | Halcyon Video | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #26 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 28 901 | 947 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +150 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 10 |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 2026 | v0.30.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 54/100 for Halcyon Video, so it is the safer default.
Cloudreve ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Halcyon Video.
If you want the quickest setup, Cloudreve is easier to run; Halcyon Video needs more configuration.
Cloudreve is growing faster right now (+150 stars in 30 days).
Cloudreve details →Halcyon Video details →