hostingvsPyRunner
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| hosting | PyRunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 27/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Video Hosting | #22 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 11 | 168 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 5 |
| Latest release | — | v2.0.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PyRunner scores 45/100 against 27/100 for hosting, so it is the safer default.
PyRunner ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hosting.
If you want the quickest setup, PyRunner is easier to run; hosting needs more configuration.
PyRunner is growing faster right now (+1 stars in 30 days).
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