# PeerTube vs scratch-map

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

| | PeerTube | scratch-map |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #10 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 15 376 ✓ | 411 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

PeerTube scores 75/100 against 49/100 for scratch-map, so it is the safer default.

PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for scratch-map.

If you want the quickest setup, scratch-map is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.

PeerTube is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/peertube-vs-scratch-map