KyoovsNowen Video
Two self-hosted Jellyfin alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kyoo | Nowen Video | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #30 of 118 in Media Server | #66 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 2 553 | 238 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +26 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 7 |
| Latest release | v5.2.1 · 27 Aug 2026 | v1.3.4 · 24 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Kyoo scores 59/100 against 48/100 for Nowen Video, so it is the safer default.
Nowen Video ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Kyoo.
If you want the quickest setup, Nowen Video is easier to run; Kyoo needs more configuration.
Kyoo is growing faster right now (+26 stars in 30 days).
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