# PeerTube vs sink

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

| | PeerTube | sink |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #5 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 15 375 ✓ | 7 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | +84 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 13 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.3.1 · 27 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

PeerTube scores 75/100 against 68/100 for sink, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

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

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