# ffmpeg-over-ip vs opencut

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

| | ffmpeg-over-ip | opencut |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #6 of 18 in Video Processing | #2 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 1 196 | 96 654 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +6 099 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v6.0.0 · 19 Oct 2026 ✓ | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

opencut scores 75/100 against 52/100 for ffmpeg-over-ip, so it is the safer default.

ffmpeg-over-ip ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for opencut.

If you want the quickest setup, ffmpeg-over-ip is easier to run; opencut needs more configuration.

opencut is growing faster right now (+6 099 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ffmpeg-over-ip](https://selfhost.directory/project/ffmpeg-over-ip) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ffmpeg-over-ip.md)
- [opencut](https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/ffmpeg-over-ip-vs-opencut