PeerTubevsrecyclarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PeerTube | recyclarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #15 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 375 | 2 146 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 16 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v8.8.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 64/100 for recyclarr, so it is the safer default.
recyclarr ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for PeerTube.
If you want the quickest setup, recyclarr is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube details →recyclarr details →