# Shields vs ydl_api_ng

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

| | Shields | ydl_api_ng |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 27 332 ✓ | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +126 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Shields scores 80/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; ydl_api_ng needs more configuration.

Shields is growing faster right now (+126 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Shields](https://selfhost.directory/project/shields) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shields.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/shields-vs-ydlaping