PeerTubevsportchecker.io
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PeerTube | portchecker.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #16 of 20 in Network Utilities |
| GitHub stars | 15 376 | 198 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 4 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v4.2.0 · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 47/100 for portchecker.io, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for portchecker.io.
If you want the quickest setup, portchecker.io is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).
PeerTube details →portchecker.io details →