PeerTubevsSlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PeerTube | Slink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #1 of 9 in Image Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 375 | 1 614 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 20 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.14.4 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 59/100 for Slink, so it is the safer default.
Slink ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for PeerTube.
If you want the quickest setup, Slink is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
PeerTube details →Slink details →