# Snapcast vs Tube Archivist

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

| | Snapcast | Tube Archivist |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Audio Streaming | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 8 039 | 8 552 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +149 ✓ | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 6 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.35.0 · 10 Mar 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Snapcast and Tube Archivist score the same (72/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Tube Archivist ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Snapcast.

If you want the quickest setup, Snapcast is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Snapcast](https://selfhost.directory/project/snapcast) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/snapcast.md)
- [Tube Archivist](https://selfhost.directory/project/tube-archivist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tube-archivist.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/snapcast-vs-tube-archivist