PeerTubevsZealot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PeerTube | Zealot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #17 of 28 in CI/CD |
| GitHub stars | 15 375 | 1 367 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 3 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | 6.2.2 · 25 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 55/100 for Zealot, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Zealot.
If you want the quickest setup, Zealot is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+43 stars in 30 days).
PeerTube details →Zealot details →