# OpenWrt vs YT Zero

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

| | OpenWrt | YT Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 8 in Operating System | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 28 971 ✓ | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +458 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v25.12.6 · 18 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Unlicense |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenWrt scores 83/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.

OpenWrt ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for YT Zero.

If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; OpenWrt needs more configuration.

OpenWrt is growing faster right now (+458 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenWrt](https://selfhost.directory/project/openwrt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openwrt.md)
- [YT Zero](https://selfhost.directory/project/ytzero) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ytzero.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openwrt-vs-ytzero