Encorevsytdlp_web_player
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | ytdlp_web_player | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 12 649 | 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +164 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 8 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for ytdlp_web_player.
If you want the quickest setup, ytdlp_web_player is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+164 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →ytdlp_web_player details →