# DashBeam vs PeerTube

> 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.

## Details

- [DashBeam](https://selfhost.directory/project/dashbeam) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dashbeam.md)
- [PeerTube](https://selfhost.directory/project/peertube) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/peertube.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dashbeam-vs-peertube