hostingvsplex-rewind
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| hosting | plex-rewind | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 27/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Video Hosting | #92 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 11 | 303 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 26 |
| Latest release | — | v5.4.1-develop.2 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
plex-rewind scores 46/100 against 27/100 for hosting, so it is the safer default.
plex-rewind ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hosting.
If you want the quickest setup, plex-rewind is easier to run; hosting needs more configuration.
hosting details →plex-rewind details →