Pi-holevsrtmp-hls-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Pi-hole | rtmp-hls-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in DNS | #46 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 61 536 | 446 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +492 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 0 |
| Latest release | v6.5 · 17 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Pi-hole scores 87/100 against 42/100 for rtmp-hls-server, so it is the safer default.
Pi-hole ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for rtmp-hls-server.
If you want the quickest setup, rtmp-hls-server is easier to run; Pi-hole needs more configuration.
Pi-hole is growing faster right now (+492 stars in 30 days).
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