cobaltvsopencut
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cobalt | opencut | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 45 in Download Management | #2 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 45 595 | 96 654 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 811 | +6 099 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Svelte | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
cobalt scores 83/100 against 75/100 for opencut, so it is the safer default.
opencut ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for cobalt.
If you want the quickest setup, cobalt is easier to run; opencut needs more configuration.
opencut is growing faster right now (+6 099 stars in 30 days).
cobalt details →opencut details →