PeerTubevssist2
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PeerTube | sist2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #23 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 15 376 | 1 329 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 12 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v4.2.3 · 26 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 54/100 for sist2, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for sist2.
If you want the quickest setup, sist2 is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).
PeerTube details →sist2 details →