Piikvsyoutube-dl-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | youtube-dl-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #31 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 860 | 319 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +402 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 47/100 for youtube-dl-server, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for youtube-dl-server.
Piik is growing faster right now (+402 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →youtube-dl-server details →