PeerTubevsPlik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PeerTube | Plik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 15 375 | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 4 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
PeerTube details →Plik details →