MeTubevsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeTube | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 45 in Download Management | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 15 126 | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +289 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 9 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.27 · 27 Oct 2026 | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Unlicense |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MeTube scores 76/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
MeTube ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for YT Zero.
MeTube is growing faster right now (+289 stars in 30 days).
MeTube details →YT Zero details →