Encorevsyoutube-dl
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | youtube-dl | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #6 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 12 649 | 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +164 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 51/100 for youtube-dl, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for youtube-dl.
If you want the quickest setup, youtube-dl is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+164 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →youtube-dl details →