Gopeedvsydl_api_ng
Two self-hosted Download Management projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gopeed | ydl_api_ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Download Management | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 27 231 | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +739 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.9.3 · 18 Mar 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Dart | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Gopeed scores 80/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.
Gopeed ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.
If you want the quickest setup, Gopeed is easier to run; ydl_api_ng needs more configuration.
Gopeed is growing faster right now (+739 stars in 30 days).
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