MeTubevstootik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeTube | tootik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 45 in Download Management | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 15 134 | 211 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +291 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 18 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.27 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.25.5 · 3 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
MeTube scores 76/100 against 47/100 for tootik, so it is the safer default.
MeTube ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for tootik.
If you want the quickest setup, MeTube is easier to run; tootik needs more configuration.
MeTube is growing faster right now (+291 stars in 30 days).
MeTube details →tootik details →