# Nginx-Reverse-Emby vs PeerTube

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

| | Nginx-Reverse-Emby | PeerTube |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #18 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 191 | 15 375 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +43 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 13 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

PeerTube scores 75/100 against 47/100 for Nginx-Reverse-Emby, so it is the safer default.

PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Nginx-Reverse-Emby.

If you want the quickest setup, Nginx-Reverse-Emby is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.

PeerTube is growing faster right now (+43 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Nginx-Reverse-Emby](https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-reverse-emby) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-reverse-emby.md)
- [PeerTube](https://selfhost.directory/project/peertube) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/peertube.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nginx-reverse-emby-vs-peertube