# Hindsight vs ytdlp_web_player

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

| | Hindsight | ytdlp_web_player |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 209 in AI Agents | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 56 141 ✓ | 811 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +4 094 ✓ | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 8 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.1.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Hindsight scores 86/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.

ytdlp_web_player ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Hindsight.

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

Hindsight is growing faster right now (+4 094 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Hindsight](https://selfhost.directory/project/hindsight) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hindsight.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/hindsight-vs-ytdlpwebplayer