# DramaClaw vs Invidious

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | DramaClaw | Invidious |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #5 of 12 in Video | #1 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 6 546 | 25 799 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 055 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.20261022.0 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Crystal |

## Which one should you pick?

Invidious scores 81/100 against 61/100 for DramaClaw, so it is the safer default.

DramaClaw ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Invidious.

If you want the quickest setup, Invidious is easier to run; DramaClaw needs more configuration.

Invidious is growing faster right now (+1 055 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [DramaClaw](https://selfhost.directory/project/dramaclaw) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dramaclaw.md)
- [Invidious](https://selfhost.directory/project/invidious) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/invidious.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dramaclaw-vs-invidious