# Gitea vs ytdlp_web_player

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

| | Gitea | ytdlp_web_player |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 89/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Code Hosting | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 58 761 ✓ | 810 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +608 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | v28.2.0 · 18 Oct 2026 | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Gitea scores 89/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.

Gitea ships more often: 17 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; Gitea needs more configuration.

Gitea is growing faster right now (+608 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Gitea](https://selfhost.directory/project/gitea) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gitea.md)
- [ytdlp_web_player](https://selfhost.directory/project/ytdlpwebplayer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ytdlpwebplayer.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gitea-vs-ytdlpwebplayer