DashBeamvsPeerTube
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | PeerTube | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 15 375 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +66 | +43 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 13 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 70/100 for DashBeam, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for DashBeam.
If you want the quickest setup, DashBeam is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
DashBeam details →PeerTube details →