# cobalt vs opencut

> 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).

## Details

- [cobalt](https://selfhost.directory/project/cobalt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cobalt.md)
- [opencut](https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cobalt-vs-opencut