# Patchwork vs PeerTube

> 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).

## Details

- [Patchwork](https://selfhost.directory/project/patchwork) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/patchwork.md)
- [PeerTube](https://selfhost.directory/project/peertube) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/peertube.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/patchwork-vs-peertube