# SeaweedFS vs YT Zero

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

| | SeaweedFS | YT Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 35 795 ✓ | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +834 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 28 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | 4.51 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Unlicense |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

SeaweedFS scores 81/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.

SeaweedFS ships more often: 28 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for YT Zero.

If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; SeaweedFS needs more configuration.

SeaweedFS is growing faster right now (+834 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [SeaweedFS](https://selfhost.directory/project/seaweedfs) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/seaweedfs.md)
- [YT Zero](https://selfhost.directory/project/ytzero) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ytzero.md)

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