# Langfuse vs ytdlp_web_player

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

| | Langfuse | ytdlp_web_player |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 124 in AI | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 36 715 ✓ | 811 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 690 ✓ | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 162 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | v4.72.0 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Langfuse scores 86/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.

Langfuse ships more often: 162 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for ytdlp_web_player.

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

Langfuse is growing faster right now (+1 690 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Langfuse](https://selfhost.directory/project/langfuse) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/langfuse.md)
- [ytdlp_web_player](https://selfhost.directory/project/ytdlpwebplayer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ytdlpwebplayer.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/langfuse-vs-ytdlpwebplayer