NewtArrvsPeerTube
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NewtArr | PeerTube | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 43/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #111 of 142 in Media Management | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 195 | 15 375 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +43 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 13 |
| Latest release | v1.0.0 · 24 Feb 2026 | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 43/100 for NewtArr, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for NewtArr.
If you want the quickest setup, NewtArr is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+43 stars in 30 days).
NewtArr details →PeerTube details →