# HeyForm vs Tube Archivist

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

| | HeyForm | Tube Archivist |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 72/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 6 in Form Builder | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 9 055 ✓ | 8 553 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +69 | +84 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v3.0.5 · 24 Oct 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Tube Archivist scores 72/100 against 68/100 for HeyForm, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, HeyForm is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.

## Details

- [HeyForm](https://selfhost.directory/project/heyform) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/heyform.md)
- [Tube Archivist](https://selfhost.directory/project/tube-archivist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tube-archivist.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/heyform-vs-tube-archivist