hostingvsPolis
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| hosting | Polis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 27/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Video Hosting | #1 of 2 in Surveys |
| GitHub stars | 11 | 1 221 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v2.42.2 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Polis scores 54/100 against 27/100 for hosting, so it is the safer default.
Polis ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hosting.
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