# hls-restream-proxy vs Lemmy

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

| | hls-restream-proxy | Lemmy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #41 of 54 in Media Streaming | #3 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 255 | 14 653 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +44 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 0.19.21 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Lemmy scores 75/100 against 46/100 for hls-restream-proxy, so it is the safer default.

Lemmy ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hls-restream-proxy.

Lemmy is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [hls-restream-proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/hls-restream-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hls-restream-proxy.md)
- [Lemmy](https://selfhost.directory/project/lemmy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lemmy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hls-restream-proxy-vs-lemmy