hostingvsRybbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| hosting | Rybbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 27/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Video Hosting | #4 of 21 in Web analytics |
| GitHub stars | 11 | 13 186 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +123 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 12 |
| Latest release | — | v2.9.2 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Rybbit scores 73/100 against 27/100 for hosting, so it is the safer default.
Rybbit ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hosting.
If you want the quickest setup, Rybbit is easier to run; hosting needs more configuration.
Rybbit is growing faster right now (+123 stars in 30 days).
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