rustdeskvsytdlp_web_player
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| rustdesk | ytdlp_web_player | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 127 391 | 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 020 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 8 |
| Latest release | 1.5.0 · 25 Sept 2026 | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
rustdesk scores 92/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.
ytdlp_web_player ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for rustdesk.
If you want the quickest setup, ytdlp_web_player is easier to run; rustdesk needs more configuration.
rustdesk is growing faster right now (+3 020 stars in 30 days).
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