# PeerTube vs Pterodactyl

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | PeerTube | Pterodactyl |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #4 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 15 376 ✓ | 9 439 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +184 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

PeerTube and Pterodactyl score the same (75/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Pterodactyl.

Pterodactyl is growing faster right now (+184 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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