MeTubevssocks5-proxy-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeTube | socks5-proxy-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 45 in Download Management | #5 of 10 in Network |
| GitHub stars | 15 126 | 145 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +289 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 1 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.27 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.20.0 · 29 Nov 2025 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
MeTube scores 76/100 against 43/100 for socks5-proxy-server, so it is the safer default.
MeTube ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for socks5-proxy-server.
If you want the quickest setup, MeTube is easier to run; socks5-proxy-server needs more configuration.
MeTube is growing faster right now (+289 stars in 30 days).
MeTube details →socks5-proxy-server details →