PeerTubevssocks5-proxy-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PeerTube | socks5-proxy-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #5 of 10 in Network |
| GitHub stars | 15 375 | 145 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 1 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.20.0 · 29 Nov 2025 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 43/100 for socks5-proxy-server, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for socks5-proxy-server.
If you want the quickest setup, socks5-proxy-server is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+43 stars in 30 days).
PeerTube details →socks5-proxy-server details →