MeTubevsTurtl
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeTube | Turtl | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 45 in Download Management | #47 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 15 134 | 631 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +291 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 0 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.27 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
MeTube scores 76/100 against 47/100 for Turtl, so it is the safer default.
MeTube ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Turtl.
If you want the quickest setup, MeTube is easier to run; Turtl needs more configuration.
MeTube is growing faster right now (+291 stars in 30 days).
MeTube details →Turtl details →