skyvernvsyoutube-dl
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| skyvern | youtube-dl | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 26 in Automation | #6 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 23 294 | 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +231 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.0.56 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
skyvern scores 75/100 against 51/100 for youtube-dl, so it is the safer default.
skyvern ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for youtube-dl.
If you want the quickest setup, youtube-dl is easier to run; skyvern needs more configuration.
skyvern is growing faster right now (+231 stars in 30 days).
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