Payload CMSvsTube Archivist
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Payload CMS | Tube Archivist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 45 566 | 8 552 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +634 | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 6 |
| Latest release | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 72/100 for Tube Archivist, so it is the safer default.
Payload CMS ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Tube Archivist.
If you want the quickest setup, Payload CMS is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.
Payload CMS is growing faster right now (+634 stars in 30 days).
Payload CMS details →Tube Archivist details →