PeerTubevsSemantic MediaWiki
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PeerTube | Semantic MediaWiki | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #14 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 15 375 | 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 6 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | 7.3.1 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 57/100 for Semantic MediaWiki, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Semantic MediaWiki.
If you want the quickest setup, Semantic MediaWiki is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+43 stars in 30 days).
PeerTube details →Semantic MediaWiki details →