# PeerTube vs Youtube-Local

> Two self-hosted [YouTube alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/youtube), 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 | 15 375 ✓ | 779 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 ✓ | +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 (+45 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [PeerTube](https://selfhost.directory/project/peertube) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/peertube.md)
- [Youtube-Local](https://selfhost.directory/project/youtube-local) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/youtube-local.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/peertube-vs-youtube-local