InvidiousvsYoutube-Local
Two self-hosted YouTube alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Invidious | Youtube-Local | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 54 in Media Streaming | #13 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 25 799 | 779 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 055 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.20261022.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | v2.8.15 · 23 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Crystal | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Invidious scores 81/100 against 54/100 for Youtube-Local, so it is the safer default.
Invidious ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Youtube-Local.
Invidious is growing faster right now (+1 055 stars in 30 days).
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