OmniToolsvsydl_api_ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OmniTools | ydl_api_ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #13 of 166 in Developer Tools | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 505 | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +258 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.7.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
OmniTools scores 72/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.
OmniTools ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.
If you want the quickest setup, OmniTools is easier to run; ydl_api_ng needs more configuration.
OmniTools is growing faster right now (+258 stars in 30 days).
OmniTools details →ydl_api_ng details →