cobaltvsTube Archivist
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cobalt | Tube Archivist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 45 in Download Management | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 45 597 | 8 552 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 787 | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 6 |
| Latest release | — | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Svelte | Python |
Which one should you pick?
cobalt scores 83/100 against 72/100 for Tube Archivist, so it is the safer default.
Tube Archivist ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for cobalt.
If you want the quickest setup, cobalt is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.
cobalt is growing faster right now (+1 787 stars in 30 days).
cobalt details →Tube Archivist details →