# MeTube vs trigger

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | MeTube | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 45 in Download Management | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 15 124 | 16 645 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 ✓ | +258 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 49 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2026.10.27 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

MeTube and trigger score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 48 for MeTube.

If you want the quickest setup, MeTube is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.

## Details

- [MeTube](https://selfhost.directory/project/metube) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/metube.md)
- [trigger](https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/metube-vs-trigger