# PeerTube vs transcriber

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

| | PeerTube | transcriber |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #10 of 15 in Audio Processing |
| GitHub stars | 15 375 ✓ | 153 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

PeerTube scores 75/100 against 41/100 for transcriber, so it is the safer default.

PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for transcriber.

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

PeerTube is growing faster right now (+43 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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