MainsailvsPeerTube
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mainsail | PeerTube | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in 3D Printing | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 2 236 | 15 376 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +44 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 13 |
| Latest release | v2.19.0 · 27 Aug 2026 | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Vue | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 65/100 for Mainsail, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Mainsail.
If you want the quickest setup, Mainsail is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).
Mainsail details →PeerTube details →