MeTubevsplex-rewind
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeTube | plex-rewind | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 45 in Download Management | #92 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 125 | 303 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +288 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 26 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.27 · 27 Oct 2026 | v5.4.1-develop.2 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MeTube scores 76/100 against 46/100 for plex-rewind, so it is the safer default.
MeTube ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 26 for plex-rewind.
If you want the quickest setup, MeTube is easier to run; plex-rewind needs more configuration.
MeTube is growing faster right now (+288 stars in 30 days).
MeTube details →plex-rewind details →