Cloudrevevsyoutube-dl-nas
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Cloudreve | youtube-dl-nas | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #27 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 28 901 | 201 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +140 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 11 |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 2026 | 26.1029 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 50/100 for youtube-dl-nas, so it is the safer default.
Cloudreve ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for youtube-dl-nas.
If you want the quickest setup, Cloudreve is easier to run; youtube-dl-nas needs more configuration.
Cloudreve is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
Cloudreve details →youtube-dl-nas details →