Kestravsyoutube-dl-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | youtube-dl-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #31 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 30 057 | 319 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 722 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra scores 82/100 against 47/100 for youtube-dl-server, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for youtube-dl-server.
If you want the quickest setup, youtube-dl-server is easier to run; Kestra needs more configuration.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 722 stars in 30 days).
Kestra details →youtube-dl-server details →