MeTubevssist2
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeTube | sist2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 45 in Download Management | #23 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 15 125 | 1 329 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +288 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 12 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.27 · 27 Oct 2026 | v4.2.3 · 26 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
MeTube scores 76/100 against 54/100 for sist2, so it is the safer default.
MeTube ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for sist2.
If you want the quickest setup, MeTube is easier to run; sist2 needs more configuration.
MeTube is growing faster right now (+288 stars in 30 days).
MeTube details →sist2 details →