ConcatvsDrawpile
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Concat | Drawpile | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 18 in Video Processing | #3 of 7 in Design |
| GitHub stars | 12 409 | 1 347 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 410 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.2.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | continuous · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
Concat scores 82/100 against 59/100 for Drawpile, so it is the safer default.
Concat ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Drawpile.
If you want the quickest setup, Concat is easier to run; Drawpile needs more configuration.
Concat is growing faster right now (+2 410 stars in 30 days).
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