PatchworkvsPeerTube
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Patchwork | PeerTube | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #72 of 166 in Developer Tools | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 1 580 | 15 375 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +45 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 13 |
| Latest release | — | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 51/100 for Patchwork, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Patchwork.
If you want the quickest setup, Patchwork is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
Patchwork details →PeerTube details →