DispatcharrvsTube Archivist
Two self-hosted Media Server projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dispatcharr | Tube Archivist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 118 in Media Server | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 4 421 | 8 552 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +297 | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.33.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Dispatcharr and Tube Archivist score the same (72/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Dispatcharr ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Tube Archivist.
If you want the quickest setup, Dispatcharr is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.
Dispatcharr is growing faster right now (+297 stars in 30 days).
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