# illa-builder vs telethon_downloader

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

| | illa-builder | telethon_downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 17 in Low Code | #34 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 335 ✓ | 206 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +11 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

illa-builder scores 67/100 against 45/100 for telethon_downloader, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, telethon_downloader is easier to run; illa-builder needs more configuration.

illa-builder is growing faster right now (+11 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [illa-builder](https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder.md)
- [telethon_downloader](https://selfhost.directory/project/telethondownloader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/telethondownloader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/illa-builder-vs-telethondownloader