# hls-restream-proxy vs Valkey

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

| | hls-restream-proxy | Valkey |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #42 of 54 in Media Streaming | #3 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 255 | 27 552 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +270 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 22 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Python | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Valkey scores 81/100 against 46/100 for hls-restream-proxy, so it is the safer default.

Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hls-restream-proxy.

If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; hls-restream-proxy needs more configuration.

Valkey is growing faster right now (+270 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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