OpenBaovsTube Archivist
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenBao | Tube Archivist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Secrets Management | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 8 767 | 8 553 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 277 | +84 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.7.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
OpenBao scores 76/100 against 72/100 for Tube Archivist, so it is the safer default.
OpenBao ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Tube Archivist.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenBao is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.
OpenBao is growing faster right now (+1 277 stars in 30 days).
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