PeerTubevsYoutube-Local
Two self-hosted YouTube alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PeerTube | Youtube-Local | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #13 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 15 374 | 779 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 3 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.8.15 · 23 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 54/100 for Youtube-Local, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Youtube-Local.
If you want the quickest setup, Youtube-Local is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).
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