# Langfuse vs youtube-dl-nas

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

| | Langfuse | youtube-dl-nas |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 124 in AI | #27 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 36 686 ✓ | 201 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 661 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 161 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v4.71.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | 26.1029 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Langfuse scores 86/100 against 50/100 for youtube-dl-nas, so it is the safer default.

Langfuse ships more often: 161 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for youtube-dl-nas.

If you want the quickest setup, youtube-dl-nas is easier to run; Langfuse needs more configuration.

Langfuse is growing faster right now (+1 661 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Langfuse](https://selfhost.directory/project/langfuse) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/langfuse.md)
- [youtube-dl-nas](https://selfhost.directory/project/youtube-dl-nas) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/youtube-dl-nas.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/langfuse-vs-youtube-dl-nas