# Invidious vs subarr

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

| | Invidious | subarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 54 in Media Streaming | #79 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 25 803 ✓ | 147 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 032 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.20261022.0 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.7.24 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Crystal | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Invidious scores 81/100 against 48/100 for subarr, so it is the safer default.

subarr ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Invidious.

If you want the quickest setup, Invidious is easier to run; subarr needs more configuration.

Invidious is growing faster right now (+1 032 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Invidious](https://selfhost.directory/project/invidious) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/invidious.md)
- [subarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/subarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/subarr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/invidious-vs-subarr