EncorevsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 12 655 | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +170 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 9 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Unlicense |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+170 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →YT Zero details →