# HiClaw vs ydl_api_ng

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

| | HiClaw | ydl_api_ng |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #32 of 209 in AI Agents | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 895 ✓ | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +226 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.2.5 · 16 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

HiClaw scores 67/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.

HiClaw ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.

If you want the quickest setup, HiClaw is easier to run; ydl_api_ng needs more configuration.

HiClaw is growing faster right now (+226 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [HiClaw](https://selfhost.directory/project/hiclaw) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hiclaw.md)
- [ydl_api_ng](https://selfhost.directory/project/ydlaping) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ydlaping.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hiclaw-vs-ydlaping