HalovsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Halo | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 42 in Content Management | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 40 072 | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +196 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 9 |
| Latest release | v2.27.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Unlicense |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Halo scores 79/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
Halo ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for YT Zero.
If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; Halo needs more configuration.
Halo is growing faster right now (+196 stars in 30 days).
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