# SeaweedFS vs ydl_api_ng

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | SeaweedFS | ydl_api_ng |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 35 807 ✓ | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +846 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 28 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 4.51 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

SeaweedFS scores 81/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.

SeaweedFS ships more often: 28 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.

SeaweedFS is growing faster right now (+846 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [SeaweedFS](https://selfhost.directory/project/seaweedfs) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/seaweedfs.md)
- [ydl_api_ng](https://selfhost.directory/project/ydlaping) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ydlaping.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/seaweedfs-vs-ydlaping